Some good birth support or your own private midwife would be a great idea Jo. Most people dont realise the power they do have - a hospital cannot take your pulse without your permission. If they do perform a procedure that is not consented to, they can be in BIG trouble. Its worth contacting the Maternity Coalition or when you write to the hospital, always CC your letters to Bronwyn Pike, the health minister. Then they will take action LOL.