Which of the following statements about birthing options is true?
A) If a woman wanted full access to medical procedures and medications during her delivery, she would choose a birthing center.
B) Birthing centers are reserved for women who are having very low risk pregnancies.
C) In the United States today, about 10% of pregnancy women choose to have a home birth.
D) Home births represent less than 1% of U.S. births, and are reserved for low risk pregnancies.

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Home births represent less than 1% of U.S. births, and are reserved for low risk pregnancies. The other options are either false or misleading. Birthing centers can provide a range of options beyond just medical interventions, and may not be appropriate for high-risk pregnancies. The percentage of women choosing home births is lower than 10%, as stated in option C.

Which of the Following Statements About Birthing Options Is True