I had DD in a public hospital (not a large hospital) and it was a wonderful experience, pre and post natal!! Midwives very helpful.... from my research and understanding, you have much less intervention in publics. I had a drug free birth and the hospital was very baby friendly. I also had a birth plan to give to midwives so they knew my wishes. (don't offer me drugs etc).

My DH is a registered nurse and has worked in both public and private. The thing is that many nurses have worked in both so you still get the same quality of care. Most public hospitals actually have better more upgraded equipment than private hosps as they have government funding too remember that.

Again, it depends on the hospital too. Good luck with your decision.

I will birth #2 again in the same public hospital and even though I'll have private health cover with bub #2, I will still go to a public hospital. I don't want an OB