I had my first bub in a private hospital and have again chosen to have my second in a private hospital. Even though my first birth was via an emergency CS I had an excellent OB, wonderful care my the midwives and a lovely, clean private environment in which to experience my first journey into motherhood. Yes I paid extra for the anaesthetist and had an out of pocket expense for the OB, but I'm glad I did. I do not want to share my room, my bathroom and my private time with my baby with anyone else, I want to know my Dr before I trust them to be with me for the birth of my baby, I want the security and safety of private Dr care and if that means a private hospital then so be it. I'm glad I did it the first time (who knows I may have lost my DS wthout the extra care provided by my Dr) and I'm looking forward to the birth of my DD with a lovely Dr I respect and trust in the privacy of a private hospital.