I'm after some positive experiences about hospital births.... possibly that an INTERVENTION FREE birth is possible in a hospital.... by this i mean NO inductions/forceps/meds/ etc.

I've ummed and aahhhdd about where to go for this birth and there just doesn't seem to be the perfect option for us. We are not comfortable with the idea of homebirthing even though in theory it sounds great, i just don't think the logistics would work. So we'd decided to go back to the birth centre... but its now 1 hour away, and the more i think about it the more the distance bothers me. I was in labour in the car last time and it was terrible and that was only for about half an hour, this is longer, further and nothing on the way should we need to stop. I think the anxiety i feel about the long car trip may have a negative effect on my state of mind when in labour. So i'm now considering the local hospital... the thought makes me shudder as i loathe hospitals and can't believe i'm considering birthing in one. The way the system works i'll be allocated a "doctor" eeeeek..... But i wonder if i can just stipulate i don't want anyone around until the end (by then i didn't really care last time) and of course have a birth plan outlining my preferences. I was able to articulate exactly what i did and didn't want last time, i don't seem to become submissive in birth. The proximity to our home is so comforting but i just feel like having gone to a birth centre last time that going to a hospital is a step backwards... not that i think i am elite... just that there i'm aware of the increased risk of intervention and not keen on that.

I feel really confused....