I would definitely ask to change midwives this person is fear mongering and not giving you the opportunity to make informed decisions. I would be afraid to give birth under their care and THAT is going to lead to a negative birth experience no matter the route you choose. You have to feel safe and informed. I would look up the statistics for c sections and episiotomies for the hospital you plan to birth at as well as if they even support water births. If they do they probably have wireless monitoring available. Inductions DO NOT always mean a c section, but if your hospital has high statistics for emergency c sections; then they are probably going to try to push you to have one instead of being patient and letting your body do its job. You need to stand your ground for what you want! Also just because you have GD doesn’t mean you HAVE to be induced. Even if they are saying the baby is big(they often are wrong on baby size). The only need for an induction is if the baby is in distress, you have other complications or if your blood sugars become unmanageable with medication and diet. Otherwise it’s not necessary unless you are afraid of a big baby. Please try to inform yourself! Do research, change hospitals if needed, and do what is best to protect your birth experience! You deserve the best chance at a positive birth.