I have opted to give birth in a hospital that is not the one closest to where I live. The main reason was excellent care we got last time I was giving birth. That being said, it's much further, harder to get to (25 minute drive, 45-55 minutes on a bus) and has no parking.
My local hospital is a 15 minute walk and has a separate parking for people using maternity services.
Last time I had multiple reduced movement episodes. I am a bit terrified this can happen again, or in case of another emergency my hospital is quite far to get to (plus I have a 3 yo with me all the time).
In such cases, can I tun up to triage at the local hospital instead, or should I always try to make it to the one where I am planning on giving birth?