Christy - I was told the same thing and was booked in for a c/s. I requested to be induced first and see how it all goes then if needed I would have a c/s. I had the most wonderful birth and only 2 hours of 'active labour' and gave birth naturally. Kenzie was born 8lb10oz and had a 36cm head. I had no stitches and left the hospital the next day at 10.30am. I give credit to my midwife who was wonderful ... she was with me the entiree time and guided me through the pushing .. I had 1 shot of pethadine about 10 mins before she was born (I begged heheh)

So yeah I believe that perhaps it had the to with how the doctors/midwife/doula manage your labour and also physically how the woman is built.