Question of the Month--Preparation for Birth?

I'm starting a "question of the month" feature for this blog (at the end of the month I'll put the comments about the question together into a new post). Questions for future use in this feature can be submitted to me.

So, December's question of the month is: In our current birth culture is it possible for a woman to plan to "just experience" rather than "prepare for" birth?

I have some thoughts to share, but I'd love to read what other people have to say first!