Hi Ladies,

Hubby and I made sure I got my private cover for when we have a baby.
I'm not UTD yet but reading alot about hospitals, assuming i'll have a successful preg soon and have been told you need to book your hospital asap to secure a spot.
I've been reading up on the hospitals near me via google and I read a post from a woman saying intervention at private hospitals can be 50% or more and epesiotimies 30% is this true?
I would like some advice from ladies out there who have had experience with public or private and what the pros and cons are.
I am going to be a first time mum, I don't want intervention or a c/s unless bubs is at risk.
I basically want a natural drug free Vaginal birth.
I don't want to feel pressured into doing things I don't want to do. I want to be able to labour the way I feel comfortable etc, not stuck on a bed with my legs in the air.
Can anyone recommend good private or public hospitals in the Sth east subs of Melb?
My closest are Casey, Dandenong, Sth East Private, Jessie Mcpherson, St John of God.
Can you please tell me why you chose the hospital you chose, public or private?
And when you're in the moment do you get to say no if they want to intervene?
Thanks everyone
xox