But remember not to trap yourself into the mindset that you have to have the 'perfect' birth with no pain relief or intervention.
Completely agree - there's a great little thing you can remember to help you decide what to do in labour too, which is in the Mission: Natural Birth article:

BRAN

B - What are the BENEFITS of this being done?
R - What are the RISKS of this being done?
A - What ALTERNATIVES are there?
N - Does it need to be done NOW?

Caesarian birth or an intervention isn't at all a 'failed' birth. No matter what way you birth your baby, it is your unique, beautiful birth.