Midwives vs. Hospitals

Before watching The Business of Being Born I had never thought I would ever consider using a midwife when it came time to have my own child. I have had a couple friends who have used a midwife during their pregnancies and I thought they were completely insane. But after watching the movie I would seriously consider using a midwife instead of going to the hospital. I never realized that all the different interventions done at the hospital were the cause of more interventions which ultimately ends up with having surgery. I know that this is not always the case but even the thought of going in with a specific birth plan and having the doctors change that to make it easier on themselves scares the hell out of me. During the movie it was made clear the doctors will almost scare you into doing what they want you to by saying, "Well it's better for your baby", the fact that doctors do that is morally wrong. I think that every women should have to see this movie so they can make a more informed decision about their birthing plan, most women are not even aware midwifery still exists. And the women who do know about it like me will be shocked to see how their perspective on it will change after seeing this movie.