Home births are a safe option for healthy women. Continuous 1:1 care, very conscientious monitoring of the birth process, and a generous transfer to hospital if necessary are additional safety factors.
If you are discharged from hospital in the first 24 hours after birth, this is referred to as an outpatient birth. If mother and child are doing well, there is much to be said for leaving the hospital as early as possible and being cared for by a midwife at home.