Interesting read… when I had DD just over 6 years ago, I was induced and ended up with a c-section… then when I was pregnant with DS, my consultant asked what I wanted… I was keen to try for a natural birth, with having DD at home and having to get her out to school etc, recovery would have been quicker… she was very supportive about it and advised that as I was a previous section, I was high risk for another which I understood, coupled with having gestational diabetes too.
We spoke about it continuously throughout the pregnancy so we knew where we were at. DS decided to arrive 9 days early, and I got a natural birth, which was a huge shock!!!!!, but definitely a better option as it was great to have a shower straight away and be up and about so soon… so basically having a consultant who supports your decisions is a major factor too.