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Definition of homebirth

homebirth

/ˈhoʊmˌbɜːrθ/
home · birth
Plural:homebirths
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• noun

1

The practice or instance of giving birth to a child in one's own residence rather than in a hospital or birthing center, typically attended by a midwife.

Example

"After consulting with their certified nurse-midwife, the couple decided to plan a homebirth for their second child."

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• Nearby Words

hombre
home
homebird
homebirth
homebody
homebound
homeboy

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Homebirth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/homebirth
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