If I had a penny for every time someone's asked me this question, or looked at me with slight disapproval in their eyes and remarked, "you're brave!" I am writing this apologia not because it injures my pride to be thought foolish and not to belittle hospital birth, but because I think most people really do want to know why and because I have a lot to say on the subject ;)

ALSO (because this is the internet): These are my own reasons for wanting to birth at home. I only care about how other women birth in as much as I want them to feel happy with the outcome. Beyond that, do what you want…