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by Tom Henderson, Posted May 23rd 2011 1:30PM

A study found the number of home births shot up 20 percent between 2004 and 2008. Credit: Getty Images

More and more babies are being born at home for reasons ranging from the philosophical to the financial.

"Women may prefer a home ...Reasons for home births can be both philosophical and financial.

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jul 30th 2010 5:00PM

Some experts say women with high-risk pregnancies shouldn't give birth at home. Credit: Getty Images

"Open up! Baby police! Put your hands above your womb! Breathe! Breathe!" You won't even think about giving birth at home, if a leading ...