I'm doing a home birth. I was a little worried about it at first because I live in an apartment. But my midwife said she has done a lot at apartments and the managers said someone else had a home birth here before. I just need to make sure the neighbors know so they don't call the cops or something! I toured the hospital and even got an ob for a few appontments but just didn't like it. My midwife spends a lot of time with me and makes the experience special. She also includes my partner. 

My mom gave birth to both my youngest siblings at home in water with a midwife, and she loved it. She said it was better than any hospital. Birthing centers are a good happy medium too!

My younger sister gave birth at a birthing center and it had a bed, huge tub, shower and it was beautiful. 9lb 10oz all natural baby!