There are some very nice birthing centers that are not associated with hospitals. From what I've seen, hospital-associated ones are bait-and-switch. If you sho

There are some very nice birthing centers that are not associated with hospitals. From what I've seen, hospital-associated ones are bait-and-switch. If you show up early, then you take longer than allowed and they transfer you to the regular hospital. If you show up late, then they also transfer you!!! (this shockingly lame excuse was actually used on a friend) Clearly, there is a purposely narrow window because the hospital makes more money if you end up in the regular hospital area. I find it strange that you think homebirth midwives don't carry necessary emergency materials. Just considering the obviously visible example, every one I've seen lugs around an oxygen tank.