I would not go into labour with a positive attitude and i can see that leading to complications.
If you know that, then it sounds like you're best off in your comfort zone and structuring your birth plan accordingly I mean 'comfort zone' in a good way - women should not have to birth outside of their comfort zone, whatever that is for them, because it's such a vulnerable time, and that's why a sound birth plan is essential, with a support person to make sure the caregivers stick to it!
It doesn't matter how I feel about it, Mrs S, it's important that you have all the information about the whole picture, as Marydean said. As I said, when you have all the info, you can then best decide on how to counteract the side-effects and downsides. Lots of people ignore the risks and then wonder why they are having problems, because they didn't have any way of minimising those risks. If you know, then not only are you prepared, but you can go some way to mitigate them
Sorry, I wasn't lecturing at you in my previous post - I wasn't sure just how much info you had at hand. I'm also keenly aware that other people read posts like yours who may be in a similar position, so whilst you may be well-informed, others may not (others who may be too shy to post and just read similar cases to theirs). Hope you know what I mean!
I'm glad, above all, that you are at peace with your decision - that gives you a head start with your baby!! Lucky kid to have a well-prepared mummy