mmm this is interesting... I have known a number of women who have had unassisted births... I see it as quite different to homebirth where a woman engages a midwife and has antenatal care, support and guidance...

The women who had unassisted births did it because thee was no availability of midwife...

I still believe that birth isn't something to do alone. I think it's a time when womengather to support each other, nurture etc...
Has anyone read "The REd Tent'? There have always been birthing assistants from the beginning of time.

Again though each to her own... I will have to go and google Cherie!