OH Kate!!!

Good on you for standing your ground, especially in the face of such negativity and emotional blackmail!!

Of course you are 100% right and completely reasonable. Poor Ob obviously was surprised and had no real response for you so had to fall back on the old, we just want a healthy... line. - As if you don't!!

No wonder your BP was up. Mine was up just reading your story!

Keep up the good work, no regrets, you are in control and although it may feel easier to go along with them, ultimately it is easier to have the birth you want You are well educated, not making unnecessary or unsafe requests and not likely to put yourself or your baby in danger.

It is just such a pity that you feel you have to be on the defensive. It's a crazy system.

All the best for this weekend