Does anyone aside from BB know about this? Can your friend (or you) flag up the hospitals, the Ob in question, the MPs... people who CAN change this? If you don't complain to the right people, nothing will happen.

BTW, freebirth is ALWAYS an option. I know it's one that not everyone wants, but if my choice was Ob or freebirth, I'd be taking the freebirth option.

Best of luck to your friend.