This does not allow for appropriate comparisons to be made, because we know that not only do unplanned, unattended home births have poorer outcomes than planned, attended home births, we also know that about 10 - 11 % of planned home births transfer to the hospital. (mana.org)
In the second one, do we have more information indicating it was a home birth transfer other than the doula questioning her own home birth plans? (skepticalob.com)
Type of Birth: Vaginal Birth Location: Home Birth transfer to Hospital Primary Care: Midwife & Obstetrician Alexandra Joan was born on April 27, 2011 at 4:06 p.m., after 10 hours of labor (and WEEKS of pre-labor)! (mamasaywhat.com)