If I can try to summarise what I am seeing here (being my viewpoint and not the final word on this!) and link it back to my OP. The concept of minimising risk to the child and chosing HB and non Vax together does not hold for people who chose both as minimising risk is not the primary objective. Minimising risk is of course still a priority but not #1. the feeling is that Hospital birth somewhat discounts the emotional experience of the mother in birth and is rather an undestanding and decision that medical intervention can be overblown in these matters and that you would rather keep more control over the decision for your self and will seek medical intervention when you feel it is needed. As it is this that provides the greater peice of mind over being statistically slightly marginally safer.

The counter point to this viewpoint is that for some mothers, like my own wife, feel that they would actually be more comfortable birthing in an environment where if needed, professional medical help was but metres away and the input and attention of medical professionals was comforting. Vaccination adds to this peace of mind of knowing that our child is protected from illnesses that they may not come into contact with but could once out in the world.
Almost. Risk to my child is the ONLY reason I choose not to vaccinate. And risk to my child is the primary reason I avoid medical interventions during birth. Having the input and attention of medical professionals being LESS than a metre away was a very significant part of my choice to HB with a midwife.

I don't think you're getting it still.