It is so wonderful to see such a group of well educated women sharing their feelings like this.
I am glad you posted Brooke and I for one don't see you as passionate about c/s. I am happy you feel you can make an informed decision. I also very much understand that there are psychological reasons that are valid and real for women to consider c/s. The psychology of birth is one of THE most important aspects of birth. As I have said before our head is the major birthing organ. If that is not in the right place the birth will not be smooth. I know this from my own personal experience and also from supporting other women through VBAC and difficult birth.

If a woman finds that for whatever reason her head can't get there and she weighs up the risks of major surgery and what she needs for her then as I see it that is an informed decision.

Induction has risks as well. Once a drug is administered your risks immediately increase. Then the cascade of intervention often begins and again this does increase risks to both mother and baby.

This site is about empowering women and to support women to enable them to make empowering and safe decisions.
You all know my take. I am passionate about natural birth. I am a medical person also so I am not blind to the risks of surgery/induction. However I am even more passionate about educated and informed choice.

The risks of c/section are much that of the risk of any major abdominal surgery. The risks of natural birth are statistically much less than that of surgery.

For Brooke I wish you a safe and beautiful birth and I am happy that you are comfortable with your choices and decisions. Ultimately this is what is important. If you feel empowered and safe you will likely have a satisfying memory. These things are so important for that early parenting. I think it's great that you have been happy to share so eloquently and gently your perspective.