I chose to be in the hospital system, but TBH I want both. DD#2 was in such a hurry to arrive that there was just no chance for my OB to get there. Had he been on the next floor he'd have had troubles!! So, my gorgeous girl was born into the soft hands of a lovely, supportive midwife. My OB (who delivered DD#1) arrived after DD#2 had been in my arms for 10 minutes. My DH and I joke that I got the most expensive stitch in history - such was the extent of his involvement. I was entirely happy with my daughter's birth with only midwifery care, but at the same time think if I was ever crazy enough to go down this road again for a third child I would again be placing my health and my child's in the hands of an OB. Hypocritical and illogical given what I have said, but the only way I would feel comfortable and safe.