Water Birth or Natural Birth: Creating the Birthing Plan

This has become a very interesting topic in our house.  My two sons I had naturally.  But that was 8 years ago so what now? Technology has advanced to make the birthing process easier and more flexible for the parents. So why am I trying to opt for the water birth instead of laying on a table with my legs gapped open for the world to see and me staring at my freshly painted toes?  Well honestly, it's for the ease of the baby.

Water Birth

The reason why I am thinking about this is because I like the fact that it brings us closer together and he also gets to participate. A lot of times the significant other is sitting in the water right behind you or in front of you. I like the interaction that it brings between the two parents.  Another note is that the baby seems calmer as well.  I haven't done this in a while however both my boys had were very calm coming out of the womb.  It was like they were stars already and new it was lights, camera, action when they blessed us with their presence so they smiled and didn't cry.  Watching a water birth, I see that the mid-wife keeps the umbilical cord underneath the water so that the baby still feels the sensation of being in the womb.   So when they come out, it's like they are still in the womb. They don't cry. Don't cease up from lack of oxygen.  They are happy, quiet babies. 

Natural Birth

Now yes, I love this however I have some disregards.  I remember when giving birth to my sons my Doctor kept leaving. I am not the only woman with this horror story.  With my youngest son, I remember him telling me I could start pushing right now and he walked out of the room.  WHAT THE FLIP?? I also don't like the fact that it's seems very impersonal.  My family wasn't really there like I wanted them to be.  I was very unattached because I just wanted to focus on my child yet, it was a million random people doing their residences and taking notes.  But it has been 8 years since I have given birth.....WHAT WOULD YOU DO??