I think Catherine that many women in this thread are saying that they didn't make an informed choice. I don't understand how that makes you feel "ganged up on".

I think many people in all aspects of health care don't make informed decisions. That's not a blame thing it's a statement that is based on my experience in that system. I certainly think it's true of the birthing system.

It's wonderful that we can all speak about our differnet and varied experiences in a safe place. This is the venue for that.

Some of the women are stating that they believe their c/sections were unnecessary and this has caused them pain... They are owning their experiences and not saying that yours is wrong.

I also don't believe there has been any judgement. Some challenge yes - and shouldn't we welcome challenge so we don't become robotic? Again, these women have clearly owned their experiences.

It has taken courage to say what they have and I applaud it.

I would be interested to know where you get your information that waterbirth and home birth is high risk.