Pandemic drives up home birth numbers, highlights sacrifices made by Ontario midwives The stress of having a baby has increased significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with concerns about being in a hospital setting and potential exposure to the virus resulting in a marked increase in the number of people delivering at home. Social Sharing 'It's been a crazy year trying to figure out how to support clients but also how to stay safe' Posted: Dec 29, 2020 9:55 AM ET | Last Updated: December 30, 2020 Midwives have been providing exceptional care, as they try to make sure their clients still get a nice, straightforward, healthy and safe birth 'amidst all of the chaos in the pandemic.'(Sudbury Community Midwives)