BUT FIRST: ARE YOU HIGH RISK?
If you are generally healthy, are experiencing a low-risk pregnancy and expect an uncomplicated labor and birth, having a baby at home, in a birth center or in the hospital may all be choices you want to consider. But if you have certain risk factors, the hospital is your safest option — although you may be able to work with a hospital-based midwife. While BirthGuide can suggest birth settings that might be a good fit given what matters to you, you will need to check directly with your chosen provider to find out if your choice of setting is safe for you.