My experience with number one was not too bad I had people tell me their births and some were really traumatic but I never got the vibe I couldn't handle it it was more just a retelling of what happened I accepted there were risks and researched accordingly so it was helpful (but i already had the view birth was a normal experience that a women's body was designed for thanks to bb so maybe had i not been as educated i would take all my experience from Tv and be fearful) I ended up giving birth in a private hosp both times and it was awesome after birthing my first baby in 5 hrs and my second in 1hr I get eye rolling like oh no don't tell anyone it can be quick and easy or I'm bragging
I have found the system is weighted against those who labour longer though I'm lucky I go fast and didn't have to get put on a timer