My wife is 10 weeks pregnant. We've decided on a home birth because we think that will give us the highest chance of having a natural birth. We also feel a home birth will be much more spiritual and God focused, which we want to make sure Jesus is as the center of it all.
We have found a team with a certified nurse midwife and others that will assist us throughout the pregnancy. We have a nearby hospital familiar with our situation in case a transfer is needed for any reason.
Has anyone else had a home birth? If so, I am curious what your experience was like.
My wife has delivered something north of 2,000 babies. And we are both skeptical of the medical system - especially now. Most deliveries are fairly routine. But when they are not, it can go south very quickly. Seconds often count. For me, I’d be looking for a hospital that would provide most of what you are trying to achieve here. They exist. They aren’t the norm, but they are out there. It would be pretty terrible to be in a situation where the hospital could easily have solved the issue but time was working against you.
Not trying to be a downer. Just my thoughts. Best of luck to you whichever route you go, and Congrats!