for what its worth, having been through a long labour, and then a emergency c-section, if i were going it alone i would definitely opt for the labour...

there is ALOT more to consider if you are having a c-section - you still have to get yourself to the hospital and will have time constraints there (you can go whenever you like with a labour)... you will also need alot of help support after the birth....

once you get to the hospital you will have the support of the midwives, and getting to the hospital honestly won't be anything like what you have seen in the movies.... go fairly early and it will just be a normal journey with the occassional cramp/contraction... if your waters break you just sit on some towels...