In UK, for women with a pregnancy at term (37-42 weeks pregnant), you can choose to give birth at home, at a Birth centre or in Hospital.
All Trusts have a Homebirth Service run by midwives and Trusts are expected to run this service. Sadly this service is commonly restricted due to inadequate staffing levels.
Birth Centres are run by midwives, as part of a Maternity Service. Some are integrated into the Maternity Unit within a Hospital, whereas others are standalone community units.
Obstetric led Hospital Birth Units are run by Midwives as well as Obstetricians ( Drs trained in higher risk pregnancy, birthing & postnatal care).
Independent/private midwife Helen Taylor 