Even in the most careful situations it is impossible to completely prohibit the transmission of these germs. The mother as well as the baby have no natural defenses to protect them from these unfamiliar germs, and in turn are more susceptible to the dangers of these germs. But the true rewards of home birth have nothing to do with hospitals, germs or bacterias. Home birth is one of the most empowering, satisfying and rewarding experiences that a person will experience in a lifetime. The enviroment is one you are familar with.
Most people are more comfortable in thier own home than they are in a hospital.