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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1973
Page
4
Local midwife attends births at parents request, supporting home delivery outside hospital settings. The feature notes increasing interest in home births among families seeking familiar environments and personalized care from a professional.
A Fremont lay midwife Joan Horgan advocates and assists at home births, while California debates licensing nurse midwives and training. Hospitals argue risks, praising near‑by obstetric care. Public opinion splits as figures show growing home birth interest and insurance coverage varies.
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