More births in hospitals than at home began to occur in the United States around the 1940s. This shift was influenced by advancements in medical technology, changes in societal attitudes towards childbirth, and increased access to hospital care. By the 1960s, the majority of births were taking place in hospitals, a trend that has continued to dominate in subsequent decades. Today, hospital births account for over 98% of all deliveries in the U.S.
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