big decision

In 1951 I was born at home - in those days around 50% of us were. By the time I had my third child at home (the first two were delivered in hospital) the rate had plummeted to 1%. Now it is gradually creeping up and is over 2% in many places in England and well over 3% in Wales.
The plan is for my grandson to be born in his mummy's bed at home - if this were to happen I think that, following back through his mother's maternal and paternal lines, none will have been born in hospital, which must be a bit of a rarity these days.
I've bought Nicky Wesson's Home Birth for my daughter to read. Fascinating stuff. And controversial of course. But that's the offspring of baby boomers for you. :)