My mom used to talk about when my brothers were born, long ago, she had to stay in the hospital for two weeks. These were both normal births. The moms were kept on complete bedrest the entire time and when she got up and went home she was "weak as a cat". So when I came along she talked her doctor in to a home birth which she had and all was well, 3 hour labor. Although, doctor said that was the last home birth he was doing. I'm thinking already at that time, liability issues must have been on the rise. I agree with the other RNs comments- the sooner you are out, the better. That being said, you do need lots of support at home for this to work well and a good rapport with your doctor and staff.