Kate and Dach I completely agree!

I think the most important thing in the world is the safety of the baby. I understand a birthing experience is very important as well but what use is it if you don't have a healthy baby to hold in your arms afterwards?
I am in the care of an OB who is incredible and not at all pushy and totally respects my views. I plan on having a drug free active birth and my hospital support that and have all the birthing aids to help me achieve this.
I am due today but have made a decision to be induced in a week or so if my baby hasn't arrived. No one else forced me to choose this and I'm so grateful I live in a country I can choose what I want to do.
Also, just because we have a high rate of interventions does not mean a nasty OB or bad hospital have forced them onto people. In my ante natal class a large percentage of people chose C sections for personal reasons. As they should be able to.
I have made all my decisions based on the safety of my child and to me having all the medical technology right there along with someone who has 20 odd years of experience is the best choice I could ever make.