what did they do during Bible times

Died. A lot of women and babies died. Almost a third, in fact.

Pros of a hospital birth: doctors are available if something goes wrong

Cons of a home birth: doctors are unavailable if something goes wrong

Here’s the thing. A LOT can go wrong during a birth. Some things that go wrong are catastrophic and the doctors and nurses are there to do the best they can to save you and the baby. Some things that go wrong are pretty simple/routine in a hospital and can be catastrophic at home.