returning to one's parents' home to give birth; giving birth at one's parents' home
Common practice in Japan where a pregnant woman temporarily returns to her parents' home for childbirth and postpartum care.
She returned to her parents' home for a homecoming birth.
Homecoming births have the advantage of making it easier to receive postpartum support.
Refers to returning to one's hometown or parents' home in general, not specifically for childbirth.
Compound of 里帰り (returning to one's parents' home) and 出産 (childbirth).