I hate to climb up here on this high horse but
Hospital birth is what people know. It's what they see and what most people do. Perhaps, it's just what she knows to do. And, if any one of us had an endless supply of money and power, we'd probably plan our birth exactly as we wished. I would. If roses make her feel special and help her feel good about birth, what's wrong with that? If she were having a homebirth and wanted roses and a full staff with background checks, it'd be peachy. Now, I have a great appreciation of homebirth but I also understand that there is alot of social conditioning involved in childbirth in this country. Regardless of where she gives birth, she deserves as we all do, to be surrounded by love and beauty. I think a healthy PP period begins with a good birth. Perhaps, if we emailed her some facts and resources on homebirth, she'd consider it and maybe even become an advocate someday. What's that saying? When you don;t know your options, you don't have any.?
Hopping off back where I belong.