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No longer just “hippie” moms-to-be: More women delivering babies at home with Colorado midwives

Midwifery offers a cheaper alternative to traditional hospitals

Eileen Fruithandler, left, used a midwife 30 years ago in Florida to have a home birth for her daughter Danielle Fruithandler, right, pictured on Oct. 4, 2023. Now they both live in Denver and were photographed at Eileen’s home. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Eileen Fruithandler, left, used a midwife 30 years ago in Florida to have a home birth for her daughter Danielle Fruithandler, right, pictured on Oct. 4, 2023. Now they both live in Denver and were photographed at Eileen’s home. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton - Staff portraits in The Denver Post studio on October 6, 2022. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
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More women of different ages, backgrounds and income levels are embracing midwives as part of the birthing process.
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