I feel safe birthing somewhere within 15 mins of our home for these reasons:

1) can get there quickly and easily
2) Know that DS is nearby (am anxious about being away from him)

I'm not sure about the Doula or midwife, in DS birth i didn't want anyone there except Dh. But after transition i didn't care and the midwife who was there i didn't like much, in fact she annoyed me. So in that case yes it would be nicer to have someone i like. So what can a doula or midwife do in a public hospital? also what if i didn't want them in the room?