Wow Deb , what a read! It is so fantastic to see that there are people out there who are so passionate on this subject! Another thing to thank BB for........I plan on being as well educated and informed as I can be when it comes time to give birth. I am very respectful of my Ob and do trust him (otherwise what would be the point?!). He is an older-style OB, who is quite into minimal intervention, however - I am aware that as a first-time mum giving birth in a hospital I may have to be strong to get the sort of birth experience I want. I will do almost anything to avoid a caesarian (and induction), unless of course there is a definite medical need. I have seen a number of family and friends recover from caesars and it doesn't look like fun to me! I am also quite adamant that I want to BF, and I want to give me and my baby the best possible chance to do that.

Of course, it may all go pear-shaped, but I want to know that I did everything that I could to try and have my preferred birth experience.