The states in the U.S. with the highest home birth rate in 2022 were Idaho, Montana, and Vermont. Idaho had the highest home birth rate, with 4.2 percent of all births occurring at home, while 3.9 percent of all births in Montana occurred at home.
Home births
Home births are selected by women in the U.S. for a variety of reasons that may include, a preference for less medical intervention, a location preference, cost, and a cultural or religious preference. In general, home births are not very common in the U.S. Home birth was one of the least common birthing characteristics among mothers in 2022.
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