Home births are making a comeback.

It used to be the only way to give birth but now it’s a choice being made by many.

The increase in home births isn’t occurring among all women. The trend appears to be being driven primarily by older white women, according to the report. Home births increased 36 percent among white women between 2004 and 2009, the report found.

The report didn’t examine the reasons for the increase. But some experts said that it may be partly a reaction to the sharp increase in caesarean section deliveries in recent years. Some women may hope to avoid a C-section, and other medical procedures that often occur in hospital deliveries.

Many women are looking for a more natural, unmedicated experience where they can control their experience.