Personal childbirthing experience

The childbirthing experience I chose to discuss is that of my oldest son.  I chose this example because it was my first experience and the most frightening one as well.  I went to the hospital for a routine visit the same day my son was due.  My doctor informed me that I had only dialated 1cm and it was not time for me to deliver him.  Well I informed the doctor that I was tired of being pregnant and I wasn't leaving the hospitall without my baby in my arms.  I was told that I would more than likely have to have a c-section.  I was in agreement with that because I was ready for my son to be born.  I was admitted into the hospital and my labor was induced.  Because of my low blood cell count I was not able to have any pain medication.  Actually, the contractions were discomforting but certainly not unbearable.  I was extremely proud of myself. I survived 12 hours of pain, but gave birth to a healthy 7lb 11oz most handsome child you ever wanna see.  The funny part was that I had only dialated 1cm when admitted and told I would have to have a c-section because I probably wouldn't dialate 10cm; my son popped out while I was only 8cm.  Yep, 8 stitches!!!!My thoughts regarding birth are that it isn't as hard or painful as people told me.....obviously, I have had two more and considering a fourth. My husband (no ex) was present during the birth of my son.  I learned that in Canada and many European countries that giving birth is considered a "female event" and husbands are not allowed to participate.  The insight I gained from the comparison is that women in Canada and many European countries should in a sense feel belittled.  Its ok for "both" male and female to engage in sexual activities to create the baby, but the woman has to endure the pain and experience the event alone? Wow!!!!!!!!!!