Childbirths at home and in birthing centers rose during COVID-19: Oregon 2020 vs prior years

OR 2022
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Scientific/Peer-reviewed article

In Oregon, inhospital births declined significantly during the first year of COVID-19 and affected system-owned hospitals more than independent ones. Similar dynamics may be present nationwide as COVID-19 continues in the United States.

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