Hi there!
ATM you're making me want to move to NZ for my #3! I want a VBA2C but feel the need to have hospital booked too. I would love a midwife but we are still sorting out the logistics of paying for one. If you can afford it why not have both, even if you do end up in hospital 2 supports are better than one?!?! And if you stay home doula can focus on you while Mw focusses on baby. I have found that independent mw's and hospital mw's are both very supportive of my choice, it's the GP's and Ob's who are not so happy...

Also, check the hospital policies re: VBAC and have a birth plan that can be followed so you don't have to think while you're in labour.

I had a failed VBAC for #2 and I can see why now and intend to change that for #3.

Good luck and God bless
Sarah