Don't birth in a hospital

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You simply must not go to the hospital if you want to have good memories of your birth experience (unless you have a high risk pregnancy or a true emergency).  In the hospital they have "policies".  They don't let you just do whatever you please, even if it's for the good of mother or baby.  They'll give you an episiotomy without even asking.  They'll tell you you are running out of time.  They'll put you on drugs to speed things up.  Then because the drugs slow or stop your labor they'll tell you they just can't wait any longer and they need to do a c-section.  They'll say it's for the safety of the baby, but it's really just that they want to get your birth over with so they can see more patients or get home in time for dinner.  Am I talking worst case scenario? Maybe, maybe not.  Please, for the safety and sanity of you and your baby, deliver with a midwife in a free standing birth center or at home.  You may not be able to use drugs to numb the pain, but the pain of a violent birth experience is much worse.  A waterbirth is the most peaceful and comfortable birth you can have.  When you are comfortably birthing at home on your own timetable you will be able to cope with pain so much better.  If this post helps one person it will have been worth it.