Insurance says No to home birth

Desiree • Baby #4 due in November and planning my 2nd home water birth.

My insurance has given me nothing but stop signs as far as covering my home birth plan. I'm feeling bummed since I've already experienced 2 unpleasant hospital births and 1 amazing home water birth. Last time we paid out of pocket but this year our budget it tighter die to unforseen circumstances and I don't see it being smart to pay out of pocket this time. So disappointed after all my phone calls. Seems my only option is a birth center, definitely preferred over hospital. What would you ladies do?

A. Out of pocket Home birth (by getting a second job or something? : ~$5000)

B. Birth center (most costs covered by insurance)

C. Hospital birth (fully covered)

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