If you want to be in control of your birth, this is the place to go. Saying that knowledge is power is an under statement. I have had three children naturally without meds and my kids are perfectly normal. If you hate hospital's or just the simple fact that you have to be stuck in a bed to have your baby, give the Birth Cottage a chance. I am in LOVE with the staff. My experience with them was great, they are family to us. They care, listen and share in your choices giving any option that is right for you and your plans on how you want to bring your child to this world. Mind you giving birth is hard, but when you have all the knowledge, experience and support it is empowering to know you can do it. It made me a stronger person knowing that I can handle anything which is something only giving natural birth can teach you.