jamie - i feel dat the article is a bit biased. i believe all ethical gynae are pro-natural and will not encourage induction/c-section unless there is a medical need. we shd trust in our gynae's judgement. for my #1, my dilation was very fast but stopped suddenly at 7cm. gynae oso had to give med to make the dilation continue. so even in natural deliveries, sometimes med is required too. let's keep an open mind and most impt thing is bb and mother are safe.