I think it’s disgusting what childbirth has become in the US. I decided to “wing it” and wasn’t opposed to pain meds, and I chose a hopsital birth because of my history of anxiety. I had no clue I’d be bombarded with all sorts of interventions. The doctor, whom I had never met (he was on call) came in every half hour to offer me a c-section and tell me that at 3 hours of pushing, they would perform a c-section. They were annoyed that I kept refusing a c-section, so insisted I use a vacuum to get my son out. I refused. I had done my research. There was no medical emergency need for a vacuum OR c-section. I refused, so they left me alone with my husband to push..figuring I was a sucky pusher and would end of with a c-section (I guess) I ended up pushing my son out, but I did have an epidural (which I researched and trusted.) It took 3 hours, which was not ideal, but it was my first labor and delivery so I didn’t expect it to be a piece of cake. I refused to let the doctor do an episiotomy, because having done research, I felt it was completely unnecessary. I remember yelling “Don’t cut me! Don’t cut me“when I saw those dreaded scissors. lol Unless there is an emergency, a lot of interventions are unwarranted. Pitocin given after giving birth is not necessary, and I know I received it but was so worn out I had no energy to refuse or even ask why. They just told me it was routine :(