The influence of birth experience on postpartum depression: a follow-up study
- This is a follow-up study published on the MWSU NURC (Missouri Western State University National Undergraduate Research Clearinghouse) website of the incidence and severity of postpartum depression comparing home birth and hospital deliveries.
- http://clearinghouse.missouriwestern.edu/manuscripts/118.asp

The effect of birth experience on postpartum depression
- This is a study on postpartum depression published on the MWSU NURC (Missouri Western State University National Undergraduate Research Clearinghouse) comparing the outcomes of women who have had home births to women who have had hospital deliveries.
- http://clearinghouse.missouriwestern.edu/manuscripts/59.asp

Outcome of planned home and planned hospital births in low risk pregnancies: prospective study in midwifery practices in the Netherlands
- This is a study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) which investigates the relation between home and hospital births and perinatal outcomes.
- http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/313/7068/1309

Giving birth: home can be better than hospital
- This is a British Medical Journal (BMJ) page that comments on the safety and experience of home birth as opposed to hospital birth for low-risk pregnancies.
- http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/330/7505/0-a

Home versus hospital deliveries: follow up study of matched pairs for procedures and outcome
- This is a published study in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) which examines and compares the outcomes of planned home births versus planned hospital births.
- http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/313/7068/1313?ijkey=1bcd0598283859b00e44ed0e1b4506d929e6874c&keytype2=tf_ipsecsha

Homebirth Under Fire: What the Headlines Don't Say
- This Mothering Magazine article on comments on studies and the politics of homebirth.
- http://www.mothering.com/articles/pregnancy_birth/homebirth/under-fire.html

Home birth
- An editorial in the British Medical Journal by Nachiel Springer and Chris Van Weel.
- http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/313/7068/1276

Outcomes of planned home births with certified professional midwives: large prospective study in North America
- British Medical Journal research paper evaluating the safety of home births in involving direct entry (non-nurse) midwives.
- http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/330/7505/1416?rss

Is Hospital Birth Better?
- Essay commenting on the hospital treatment of women and newborns in the United States.
- http://www.efn.org/~djz/birth/add695/newbornhos.html

Citizens for Midwifery Home Birth Fact Sheet
- This publication gives empirical evidence for the safety of a planned home birth with a qualified midwife, as well as outlines the benefits of a home birth.
- http://www.cfmidwifery.org/pdf/safety.pdf

World Health Organization: General Aspects of Care in Labour Part 1
- This online publication discloses the position of the WHO (World Health Organization) on the place of birth (including homebirth) as well as qualified birth attendants (including midwives).
- http://www.who.int/reproductive-health/publications/MSM_96_24/MSM_96_24_Chapter2Part1.en.html

Home Birth Talk
- Registered midwife presents videos and podcasts, as well as advice and suggestions for those considering this option.
- http://homebirthtalk.com/

About Homebirth - Parent Supply List
- Information on supplies to gather for your home birth including instructions for preparation.
- http://pregnancy.about.com/library/blsupplylist.htm

Homebirth - Safety and Benefits
- Collection of articles and source material about homebirth.
- http://falcao.best.vwh.net/ronnie/index.html

For a Natural Birth, There's No Place Like Home
- An article discussing the advantages of having a home birth.
- http://www.thelaboroflove.com/forum/marylou/index.html

Homebirth.org
- Site answering most homebirth related questions with references to medical studies.
- http://www.homebirth.org.uk/