Home birth on the rise during COVID-19

"Pregnant women are opting for home births as hospitals prepare for coronavirus," Washington Post, March 20, 2020
This article highlights South Shore CPM Nicole Pegher and also a Massachusetts client who made a last-minute change in plans to home birth just one day before the birth! Why are more families planning out-of-hospital births? Both to minimize their own exposure to COVID-19 and to reduce the load on limited hospital resources.

“More Babies Being Born At Home Due To Coronavirus Concerns,” WBZ 4 Boston, March 23, 2020

“Midwives in higher demand among expectant mothers during pandemic,” Boston25News, April 1, 2020

“‘Grateful that we have this option': Some pregnant women turn to home births amid coronavirus pandemic,” USA Today, April 4, 2020

Midwives are working hard to continue to provide care and taking on a bigger caseload to meet the demand. Midwives are truly our sheroes today and everyday!