06/08/2026
MYTH: Home birth is only for subsequent pregnancies
REALITY: Last year, we cared for 70 mothers—and 13 of them were first-time moms.
Many are surprised to learn that some families choose home birth for their very first birth experience, but home birth isn’t reserved for experienced parents. It’s one option among many for families whose pregnancy and circumstances make it appropriate and who value giving birth in a familiar environment with continuity of care.
Every family’s goals, preferences, and medical considerations are different, and there’s no one “right” way to welcome a baby.
Whether a birth happens at home, birth center, or hospital, informed and supported care matters.
Are you surprised by this myth or have you heard it before?