I think home births are lovely when proper precautions are taken (such as having a health professional, such as a midwife, present). I've known many people who've given birth at home.
Personally I won't be giving birth at home. I love hospitals (I'm weird, I know, but I like being in hospitals and love the busyness of hospitals) and it makes me feel safe
i'd love to have a home birth, but i won't. so much has happened with this pregnancy that i don't trust any part of it to be plain sailing anymore...so although i hate hospitals, it'll be the safest bet for me.