Big part of laboring I do it at home! I just feel more comfortable...you know...familiar smells sounds bedding I can be and do whatever makes me comfortable i can make me my favorite treats and just be. i can jump into a hot shower to the tube and viseversa i caan lay down in the sun or in the darkness of my comfy closet. i mean i feel free stress free. I just find my self going to the hospital to deliver. that is because i dont have a complicated or risky pregnancy...Honestly once you get into thee hospital jurisdiction...the ball is on their court and they do asnd tell you anything to prevent you form becoming their liability......