Elric writes:

: Anyone been there/currently there now with this one? I'd be interested
: to hear what you all have to say.

All the reputable medical studies that have been done in the last 20
years has overwhelming shown that for a normal pregnancy without risk
factors, what your are planning is *SAFER* than hospital birth.

I would suggest:
Learning the statistics,
Responding with "Oh, didn't you know that birth center birth is safer
than hospital birth for an uncomplicated pregnancy, which mine is."
Then if they question your statement, start spouting statistics at them.

Works for me! :-)
Larry