When I had my two (5 & 3) I went private as I had the insurance and I thought it was the best money could buy. But what I didn't understand was the difference between best technology and best care. There is a thread here somewhere which shows the stats of outcomes of birth for private vs public, with private having higher rates of interventions, from c/s to instrumental delivery and episiotomy.

I guess I also made the decision as I wanted a little luxury in a hospital like a private room, hubby could stay etc but next time I will have the ultimate luxury, ultimate privacy and ultimate people around me - birth at home, in water. Now that is what makes me think I am getting the best money can buy