More than 4,000 women give birth in Hillingdon every year but only a fraction chose to have their babies at home.
Team leader Suzanna Gribble is one of four midwives providing the round-the-clock service.
She said: "Many women feel giving birth at home is more comfortable and relaxing and it is safe option for healthy women
"On the rare occasion a complication does arise, we simply call an ambulance and have the mother and baby transferred to hospital.
"We bring all the necessary equipment to the home and can usually be with someone within 30 minutes if needed."
One keen advocate is mum-of-eight Denise Smith of Crest Gardens, Ruislip, who recently had her fifth home birth.
"My first birth at Hillingdon Hospital was fine but my second was more difficult and I just decided that being at home I would be more comfortable and in control," Mrs Smith, 33, said.
"It seemed like the natural thing to do and has worked out pretty well. The children always come into the room within an hour to look at the new baby and my husband Darren is on hand to make the tea and help out during the labour.
"The more you have, the more you have to let go of yourself," she said.
The team meet all mums-to-be on their books, so a familiar face is always available.
It has set itself a target of 80 deliveries a year, reflecting the Government’s drive to encourage more home births.
"The important issue here is choice. Women should be allowed to choose where they give birth unless they are in a ‘high risk’ group, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, where they are advised to give birth in hospital," Mrs Gribble said.
If you would like to chat with someone about a home birth, ring Hillingdon Hospital’s Community Midwife Office on 01895 279472 and ask for the Halcyon Home Birth Team
