Home births and hospitals

December 01, 2023 • 00:35:03
Home births and hospitals
51 Percent
Home births and hospitals

Dec 01 2023 | 00:35:03

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Show Notes

On this week’s 51%, we speak with Amy Brittain of The Washington Post about the paper’s recent analysis of infant mortality in home births across the U.S., and how the country’s varying regulations for midwives can make it difficult for expectant mothers to know what they’re getting. We also stop by a virtual town hall on the proposed closure of Burdett Birth Center in Troy, New York.

Guest: Amy Brittain, reporter at The Washington Post

51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio in Albany, New York. Jesse King is our producer and host. Our associate producer is Jody Cowan, and our theme is "Lolita" by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue.

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