# Home Birth 101, Part 1: Is Home Birth Safe? Research, Risks, Myths + Who It’s For | #168

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Published: 2026-06-10T13:00:00+00:00
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Thinking about a home birth but unsure whether it’s actually safe? In part one of this Home Birth 101 series, Dr. Morgan breaks down the biggest myths around home birth, who is actually a good candidate, why some women choose home birth over hospital birth, and what the research says about safety outcomes for low-risk pregnancies. We also unpack intervention rates, C-sections, epidurals, transfers, and why birth environment matters more than most people realize. If you’ve been curious about home birth but overwhelmed by fear-based messaging, this episode is a must-listen. 00:00 Introduction + Trailer 02:39 Why We Needed a Home Birth Episode 09:05 What We’re Covering in This Series 09:54 Home Birth vs Birth Center vs Hospital Birth 13:19 Why Women Choose Home Birth 20:09 Who Is a Good Candidate for Home Birth? 23:05 The Mindset Required for Home Birth 26:32 COVID & The Shift Toward Home Birth 28:09 Is Home Birth Actually Safe? 36:47 What Research Says About Home Birth Outcomes 44:37 Part 1 Wrap-Up Resources From This Episode: Maternal Outcomes Study Other Related Episodes: Dr. Morgan's First Three Home Birth Stories Dr. Morgan's 4th Birth Story Dr. Leah's 1st Birth Story Dr. Leah's 2nd Birth Story Everything You Need to Know About Hospital Birth with Care Messer How Breech Birth Exposes Hospital Dysfunction with Dr. Stuart Fischbein Healthy As A Mother Podcast | YouTube Healthy As A Mother Podcast | Instagram Healthy As A Mother Podcast | TikTok Healthy As A Mother Podcast | Merch Store Find more from Dr. Leah: Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram Dr. Leah Gordon | Website Womanhood Wellness | Website Find more from Dr. Morgan: Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 10% at Earthley Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15%…

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