Oregon has one of the highest rates of home birth in the United States. These births are usually attended by state-licensed midwives. But some pregnant…

Oregon midwives are licensed to deliver babies at home or at independent birth centers. The Oregon Health Plan covers midwifery services, so that…

Of the more than 45,000 babies born in Oregon each year, nearly a third are delivered by Cesarean section. Yet studies show that surgical birth is riskier…