Intuitive Birthing

I came across the following quote on a medical website:

"Women are inherently capable of giving birth, have a deep, intuitive instinct about birth, and, when supported and free to find comfort, are able to give birth without interventions and without suffering."

This quote resonated with me because it is what I intuitively believe about birth. The most common response I receive to having a natural homebirth is "you're brave." I do agree that it requires a good amount of confidence and trust in myself, my partner, the process, and my midwives. It will require me to stay grounded and relaxed even when the going gets tough, and also to maintain a healthy amount of flexibility and resiliency to alter plans, as needed. However, having said all of that, it scares me more to be swept away to a hospital while strange doctors and nurses decide what's needed for me, and my baby. At this point in time, that scenario frightens me more than following a natural birthing process, as best I can.

On a side note, its been a rough few days for me. I've been vomiting at night because of severe acid reflux. The acid reflux is with me almost 24/7, though I do experience periods of relief and feeling well. I am also completely exhausted physically. I find myself resting once I get to the top of a staircase, and usually out of breath. It makes me appreciate how well I've felt up until this point (and hopefully beyond this point, too). All of you women who are pregnant and chasing around other little kids, you have my true admiration.