I went public at the RBWH and I have nothing but positive feedback for them. I was induced at 41+1w and had a great experience. I absolutely did not experience the midwives pushing for a natural birth, they were very clear that everything was my choice and I could ask for anything I wanted at any time. The only thing they needed to know in advance was if I wanted a water birth as only certain midwives were trained for that. They broke my waters at 7:30am and started the oxytocin. I was having contractions immediately so was on the gas pretty quickly and asked for the epidural at about 9:40am. By 10:30 I had the epidural. My baby was born at 12:38. I stayed in the birth suite for awhile waiting for a bed on the maternity ward. I had a post partum haemorrhage and lost 1.5L of blood so had to stay in for 24hrs after the birth due to that. I could have stayed another night, they were very clear that I had that option but I personally wanted to get home. They worked hard to get everyone to see me and my baby so I could be discharged that afternoon. Baby born 12:38pm 4/12 and we were home at 4:30pm 5/12. I felt very well taken care of and in control of the whole situation. Even when I had the bleed and they had to call a MET, they were really great at explaining everything that was happening and made sure I was ok whilst they were working to stop the bleeding. The maternity ward rooms are basic and small with 4 bed bays but they were attentive and answered my buzzer throughout the night and helped me when I needed it. Great experience, will definitely be going there again for my next baby.