I've just had my booking in appointment at the Whittington, but was then sent away after being told that if I wanted a home birth I didn't fall into their catchment area. The midwife told me that I should register at Barnet hospital, and also she said that she definitely would avoid using the North middlesex as it has such a bad reputation. But after speaking to Barnet hospital, I was informed that my home birth would be covered by the North Midd's home birthing team. Has anyone had a home birth through the North middlesex home birthing team, if so, what was your experience??? Everything I have read so far about the North Middlesex team has mentioned that they've not been particularly caring. This is a worry as it's my first pregnancy, but am really keen on having a natural home birth.