I have taken some time today to read the whole of the Dr's website - not just the Old Wives Tales. I think you should have a read as well.( not meaning just you IK,) It doesn't seem that he wants to lead the birth process, and he mentions very briefly that he doesn't agree with water births.
I can understand how he got many of you offside though. I am sure that if I was an advocate for water births, i would find him offensive.