I do not believe the intent of this forum was to get opinions on natural v's medical intervened births. Sophiebear was wondering if anyone else felt this same pressure, not if everyone can give their opinions.

My reccomendation to you Sophiebear is that you should educate yourself on the birth process & try to be as well informed about labour as you can be. When discussing labour & birth with people, tell them you are preparing to 'go with the flow' & see whether you will accept pain relief/intervention once you have hit that stage. If you are well informed & educated about labour & giving birth, then you should be able to 'play it by ear'. Hopefully that will avoid the heated discussion about natural v's medical intervened. It is your choice, but you should make an informed choice.