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Home birth rates in the U.S. surged, but hospital transfer delays due to staff resistance and systemic gaps endanger patient safety.
In 2024, over 50,000 U.S. women chose home births, a 71% increase since 2016, driven by distrust in hospitals, cultural preferences, and maternity care deserts.
When complications arise, midwives report frequent difficulties transferring patients to hospitals due to resistance from staff, delays, and dismissive attitudes, despite legal obligations to treat emergencies.
Barriers include lack of records, staffing shortages, and liability concerns, worsening risks during critical moments.
No national system tracks transfer attempts or outcomes, and experts stress improved coordination is essential to ensure safety, as discouraging home births isn’t practical amid rising demand and limited access to care.
Las tasas de nacimientos en el hogar en los EE. UU. aumentaron, pero los retrasos en los traslados hospitalarios debido a la resistencia del personal y las brechas sistémicas ponen en peligro la seguridad de los pacientes.