Natural birth in a US hospital. Actually possible?

[MonstHer]

There are many hospitals and OBs who do actually supprt natural/unmedicated births. Sometimes they can be hard to find, but it's possible. I would suggest hiring a Doula, especially one that is familiar with the hospital you will be using.

This.

To OP, I had a completely natural birth, medication and intervetion free.
(besides some antibiotics because of Gbs)
I hired a doula. She was amazing.
Also, go in at the last second, when you really can't stand it anymore.
Walk around outside the hospital if you live far away.

You can say no to anything. There are waivers for everything.
Don't worry about the staff being judgemental or annoyed, because you'll never see them again after delivery.

My birth story is in the birth stories and announcements if you are curious.

 

[MonstHer]

Also, definitely fight them on the monitors!
Nothing slows down labor like being continuously strapped to the bed.
Demand intermittent monitoring.
I hate the damn monitors.
It was like the machine was giving birth, not me! Bast*rds.

Never again in a hospital! I'd rather give birth in a taxi.

Lol... Rant over.