Look into hypno-birthing. My sister has four kids... first two she had in the hospital-- and the last two at home, and she says if she ever has more kids she will NEVER go to a hospital again. Homebirth is the way to go. They make it sound dangerous, but for most women it is not. Honestly after my sister's hospital births and the research I've done since then, I say hands down that hospital birthing is the most dangerous thing to the baby. What should have been beautiful experiences, were made into nightmares for her, both times. With her first born, they pushed an unnecessary C-section on her. With her second, it was completely rushed. Also, aside from medical malpractice in hospitals, it's just not natural to give birth on your back. Her water births at home were so much easier on her, she says it's the difference between night and day.
