I delivered one of my children in my shower just me and my wife. It was so awesome and natural. They've scared everyone with bullshit. Technology now can see issues from a mile away to know if you're really a high risk. If someone got a c section I'd bet they really didn't need to. Also they have some preconceived notion that 38 weeks is when you should have the baby and 40 weeks is late. 42 is late and even then it's only elevated concern, not emergency. Everyone is different and milage may vary, most people never really need to step foot in a hospital. I highly encourage home birth to anyone. Every. Single. Aspect. of homebirth is better than a jew hospital.