Oh Monnie! What an awful experience! I agree with Mitch - I would also be making a complaint.
The classes run by my hospital didn't even include c-sect - you had to go to a seperate session on those! During our session, the midwife actually said that she wasn't going to discuss a c-sect because none of us would ever need one! Yes - you read correctly! Guess what - I had an emergency c-sect! Talk about setting women up for a fall

I believe her jokes to be totally inappropriate! If it makes you feel better - I was not strapped to the table. The hats are an infection control thing, I didn't have to wear those stockings, and DH did not wear a boiler suit! The stockings will depend on your surgeon (they don't all make you wear them and it will depend on if you are considered a high risk for DVT's), and the boiler suit is dependent on the surgical attire and protocol the hospital has in place. Some have this "rule" where only the male surgeons wear the boiler suits! My DH wore typical scrub pants and top.

I'm glad you stood your ground and made it clear it was your Ob requesting the c-sect. You have no reason to be ashamed and the mid is wrong to place judgement - espeically in such a public forum! I really would consider placing a complaint about her - you don't have to do it now, you can wait until after you have had your baby if you wish.

Huge hugs to you!

MG