Aww, I haven't given birth sa birthing home actually, but a few of my mum friends did and they loved it! One of them said it was sobrang calm and personal compared sa hospital, parang nasa bahay lang kasi talaga, and the midwives were really attentive throughout. Ang sabi niya, ang pinaka-good part was na allowed ang family to stay and support, at hindi siya nag-feel na rushed or treated like just a number like sa big hospitals. If you're seriously considering it, I'd suggest asking around sa your community or OB para makakuha ng recommendations ng reputable birthing homes nearby, at siguro tanungin mo din kung ano ang emergency protocols nila just in case Excited for you!