What are some things that you can do to ensure you have a normal birth?

•  Hire a doula - A doula will assist you in discovering the choices you are entitled to make surrounding your labour and birth. She will make sure you are aware of the risks associated with interventions and procedures so that the decisions you make will be informed ones. A doula will be a constant presence during your labour and birth, she will provide emotional support, physical comfort measures, and an objective viewpoint. A doula provides guidance to partners, allowing them to participate at their own comfort level.
  A doula recognizes childbirth as a key experience that you will remember for the rest of your life.

• Express your wishes to your health care provider and make sure that they will be supportive.

• Contact your hospital or birthing center and inquire as to what their "routine procedures" consist of, and what their policy is if you refuse them.

• Choose a healthy lifestyle