and it was great. I had all the benefits of natural childbirth with the backup of medical assistance if necessary. My daughter had a bit of a challenge getting through the birth canal (she was corkscrewed and her shoulder got stuck), and if we'd been completely unassisted, that might have been it for both of us. Luckily my midwife got her out, and the baby stayed in my room for the next 24 hours straight, even though she'd swallowed some meconium and they had to suction her. They even weighed and bathed her in my room, and she was never out of my sight.

I wouldn't change a thing if we were planning to have another one (which we aren't).

I must say after checking out the Dr. Amy site and all the back-and-forth on her blog that I am very glad I am past all that controversy over how to have a baby! It's anxiety-producing enough as it is, without having so many other people weigh in on it.