I went Public with Aidyn as well.
It was alright I guess...
-we had a bit of a wait (more than half a day) to get a delivery suite after my waters had broken.
-Some of the midwives were not-so-nice... but I dont think it matters whether you are pucblic or private.
-DP was not allowed to stay overnight either... Aidyn was born at 3am, and when I was moved up to the ward DP was told to go home, which sort of sucked.
-I was in a room sharing with 4 others, until I cracked it on day 2. Had just gotten Aidyn to sleep after 12 hours crying, then the lady next to me got about 10 guests at once... just as I was trying to sleep. So I started bawling, and they moved me into a private room. Not bad hey? LOL