2greatboys I was in same position as you. I had a c-section and was extremley high risk with first PG.
They decided this time I am to be treated as high risk because of the amount of probs with last PG and birth. (previa, restricted blood flow, GBS, high blood pressure, oedema)
Im now PG with 2nd (34 weeks) and this is totally different, very healthy.
I was devastated at the thought of being monitered constantly, not allowed in the birthing centre or pool - just the high risk ward (more like Prisoner cell block H). They also made the decision I would be treated as group B strep (without testing) as they found it in my waters during labour last time, even though it didn't effect DS.
I thought there was more chance of pigs flying than a nice natural birth.
I went on a hypnobirthing course and I learned so much. I made an appointment with a consultant at the high risk clinic and made my case to her about a highly interventional birth being the exact thing that would lead to another c section.
I also pointed out I had had 5 scans, the baby is fine, im fine, no problems and this is a different PG.
I didn't need to go in their with my A4 list of questions and demands (was so nervous) as they were more than happy to do what I wanted as long as I knew the risk of not being monitered constantly after a c section. Rupture obviously being the case but a tiny risk. She even wrote on my notes - "would like a hypnobirth style labour with little to no intervention, waterbirth if possible and please use new underwater mobile moniter if availale". I was shocked!
Apparently hospital has just aquired one but they should also have mobile moniters too. If they don't, they can't force you to use one and can just check with doppler every 15 mins.
You have all the cards in your hand and they have to honour your wishes and can't force anything. (consultants words).
So, just write down all your concerns re the birth you want and go in and get it! x
PS _ I have sent away for a private GBS test to make sure im not carrying it this time.