Which factor significantly contributed to the shift from home births to hospital births in the early 20th century?

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Technologic developments were available to physiciAnswer,not lay midwives.So in-hospital births increased in order to take advantage of these advancements.Puerperal sepsis has been a known problem for generations.In the late 19th century,Semmelweis discovered how it could be prevented with improved hygienic practices.The development of forceps is an example of a technology advance made in the early 20th century but is not the only reason birthplaces moved.Unlike home births,early hospital births hindered bonding between parents and their infants.

Which Factor Significantly Contributed to the Shift from Home Births