title: Dueling Statistics: Is Out-of-Hospital Birth Safe?
abstract: In this article, two recent studies comparing out-of-hospital birth and hospital birth are discussed. The author critiques the studies highlighting the possible reasons for differences in the findings related to home birth. In addition, the findings of both studies add to the body of knowledge that suggests there are risks associated with hospital birth.
authors.forename: Henci
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Goer
keywords: birth interventions; cesarean birth; home birth; hospital birth; midwifery; out-of-hospital birth; research