any hospital will have busy periods, which by there very nature are unpredictable. No sharing rooms, busy corricdors at home. though? If you are classed as low risk then according to the place of birth study you are as safe if not safer staying at home. Second labours can be fast (no guarantees) and traffic to Tommys could lead to you delivering on the road! You need to decide what is right for you though and 9 months is a long time to plan the outcome at the beginning. Good luck whatever you decide