Hunkered over a plastic tub, she even tugged out a breech baby ... Trying to encourage relaxation is a reason unassisted-birth believers don't want a doctor or midwife present.

Being pregnant can be a lonely experience if you don't know anybody else who's going through the same thing. Having a friend or loved one you can commiserate with when you're dealing with morning ...

So like many other expectant mothers right now, Pedroza started considering a home birth. But time was running out. Midwives don’t often take late transfers, O’Hare said, because it takes time ...