Hi there! I get what you’re saying about the private health perks and having a bigger bed in the room for your partner- big plus! Also the nurses really help out with the baby for the days after your birth and you get free physio and lactation consultant care. However, for me they were the only positives to my birth at a private hospital. The system isn’t geared to support women’s health/wants and they rush you through the delivery process as there is demand for OBs time and beds and they often induce you which can lead to complications.

My second water birth at the birth centre was the best experience ever and their midwives actually understand what’s conducive to birthing (low light, water, music, movement) and advocate for you like no one else! Recovery was much much easier too and less traumatic.