Would you give birth in a midwifery led unit?

[The hawk]

Speaking as the DH of someone who have had two CS both classed as "emergency" the birthing centre is pretty much out the window.

For others who have been there and done that, it may be a very reasonable option, but scare tatics aside, "what if". Sure you can't live in "what if" world, but I think it needs to at least be a consideration in your plans.

Do you consider how far the hospital and full medical assistance is away from the birthing centre?
How close is close enough?

Is their on standby emergency transport available or are you waiting for an ambulance?

Is the hospital notified of upcoming births so they are aware of what is happening? (or could become an emergency, however unlikely it may be)

[Smoke Jaguar]

I want to go a step further next time and have midwives at home
Having done the FBC at Angliss, I can recommend them...one of them does homebirths
As for the 24 hr discharge - if you listen carefully, they don't spell it out but it IS there...if you insist that you need more time in the FBC, they can organise either an extra night or two if they have space, or they'll transfer you to the maternity ward for lodgings. Generally, I find that women who go to the FBC just want to get the hell home anyway. I know I did. In fact, I didn't want to leave home to birth and next time, I won't!

[Phteven]

I voted no. I would like to see government funded homebirth for those who want it but for myself after 2 crappy births (one of which ended in a c-section despite having an active labour with totally supportive midwives), if I were to birth again, I would want a surgeon on hand just in case.
We have no plans for number 3 so hopefully I'll never have to go through it again lol.

[Nelle]

I had my first in the Angliss FBC (DD, it's brilliant), my second was born at home (not planned!) and I would have a midwife led birth again without a second thought! I felt so confident and was able to focus without interruptions. I go into a 'zone' when birthing and the midwives just let me be. Brilliant.

I am devastated that I'm not allowed to return to the FBC because of haemorrhaging, and am very very apprehensive about having an obstetrician involved in any future births. I will be looking for an ob who respects my decisions, and won't dictate my birth and care to me.

ETA:

one of them does homebirths

Really? Who?!