My first labour was just 2.5 hours from first contraction to delivering my son. I made it to the hospital with just one hour to spare, and my mid-wife advised me next time to head for hospital as soon as I feel the first contraction.

I'm concerned with my next baby that I won't make it to hospital in time. As homebirth has been taken from me as an option, do I call an ambulance or run the risk of not making it in time. Has any had a similar problem and found a compromise?