#97 | Home Birth vs Hospital Birth: What’s ACTUALLY Safer?
About this episode
Karen discusses the safety of home birth versus hospital birth, exploring evidence and misconceptions to help listeners make informed choices.
Is home birth actually safe… or have we been asking the wrong question all along? In this nuanced episode, Karen dives into one of the most debated topics in the birth world: home birth vs hospital birth and what’s truly the safest option. Instead of taking sides, this episode breaks down the evidence, the misconceptions, and the emotional layers behind birth choices so you can make a decision that feels aligned, informed, and confident. You’ll learn why “safety” isn’t as black and white as w...
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