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Having babies at home is certainly nothing new, but most births are done in a hospital setting today. Why is that?

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Having babies at home is certainly nothing new, but most births are done in a hospital setting today. Why is that?

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Because hospitals can handle emergencies when a problem arises. They have medical equipment, they can perform surgery, and they have medications for pain relief, like epidurals. Also, hospital staff are available to wait on you, a luxury not always available at home.