Any tips or advice? Home/hospital birth.

Samantha • 1st baby due February 2025 after 6 years ttc. Baby dust to all.

So im wanting to do a home birth or at least go to a birthing center, but im on the fence due to what if theres an emergency. I live 30 minutes away from the "bandaid station" hospital closest to us. The hospital I'd rather go to, if i have to, is an hr and a half away. Does anyone have any tips, recommendations, or advice? This is my first pregnancy and im only 15 weeks, but worried the time is going by way to quick. I live along the Arkansas/Oklahoma border if location helps. Thank you so much everyone.