I have had 2 midwife led births, and will be doing it again in June!! I dont see the need for a OB in an uncomplicated pg, they are specialists, and would you go to a orthapedic specialist if you had perfect feet? No, they would kick you out! So why go to an obstetric specialist when everything is perfect? It is a wase of time and money IMHO. Many midwife led birthing units teach women to trust their bodies. How many women who use Ob's can say they have had a drug free birth? Not as many as use midwives only.

I would also like more public labour wards to do the research on the biology of waterbirths, the babies dont breathe until they feel air on their faces, so there should be more availability for women to see that it is a very safe, naturally pain relieveing way to birth!

I think the BIGGEST problem is lack of education, hence the results of an Obstetrician conducted survey! I wonder how that Ob selected his survey families? I wouldnt mind betting that the 90% were his patients and the 10% were people he just noticed in the waiting room of the hospital