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I have been researching waterbirth for months and there is only one midwife within 100 miles of me that is interested in waterbirth (but never done one) and the nearest hospital or birthing center that allows waterbirth is 4 hours away!!  I am willing to drive the 4 hours to the birthing center so I can have my waterbirth, I am even willing to stay in a hotel up there for the 2-3 weeks before my…