Not to be on my soapbox, but Michelle, its not a matter of them "letting you" you need to research and demand your rights to birth the way you see fit. ( you wouldnt ask your hairdresser if she will LET you have a colour YKWIM???) Your health care providers are employed by you, and are working for you, not telling you what they will let you d. POWER to woman, to have a right!!!!