Wow Kelly, i just read all those stats, i didn't realise the whole private vs public difference was so huge when it comes to interventions... makes me feel happier knowing i have decided to birth at a public hospital over private now.

And i can definitely see where the difference again is with homebirth compared to hospitals in general... very interesting....
I can see why you say that you need to be very strong willed about what you want and have a birth plan etc before going into hospital so they know what we want etc and don't try to over-step us... thanks.

hopefully if i can learn as much as possible before i give birth and know my rights etc, then hopefully the midwives , doctors etc respect my wishes....