re: #128 Anymouse
My son was born at home in Virginia Beach.
In Hampton Roads there arenβt very many hospitals, despite the large population. Obstetrics care is extremely expensive. My (ex-)wife and I used a midwife instead (CHAMPUS will pay for certified midwives).
I guess it went OK? The trouble with childbirth (aside from the obvious downside of labor) is that things can go south fast.