This is not good Firstly, because you're not 'allowed' to birth in the BC (ridiculous IMO, like you said, way to treat VBACs like damaged goods! They're not.) but secondly, because of the attitude you already have going into this birth. You need a team you know and trust around you, not people who you will constantly have to battle against. I would try to exhaust all possibilities for having an IM (whether it be at home or in a hospital) before giving up on that. You need an advocate for you, continuity of care and support. Whether it be through a loan, the baby bonus, whatever. Attitude is so important going into any birth, but especially in a situation where there has been such horrible trauma. You deserve a good birth, and if that's a waterbirth for you, then don't compromise on it