Is anyone else booked in at a birth centre or had a birth centre birth before? I have booked in at my local one and I am loving the idea of giving birth in the pool. Thing is my OH and his family are very pro hospital and pro epidural so

Hi,I'm hoping to have a water birth our hopital only has one pool so just got to hope I get it.I'd love to hear from anyone whos had one and how they found it? and if you felt it did help with the pain or is that a myth?? Just trying to prepare

I have started to think carefully about what I want to write in mine and wondered if anyone would like to share their own birth plans so I can get an idea of what I want!Many thanksBecky26 weeks today!xxx well my birth plan was given to me

on the internet which said that if ur baby is being delivered by a person with teh right training and experience that a breech birth should carry no more risk than that of a breech c-section. These were sites written by and for midwives and other medical personnel

Just wondering if anyone is planning on a water birth, or has anyone experienced both if so which did you prefer ??

Hi everyone,i'm 14 weeks, and I know it's early but I have been thinking about birthing options, and really want to go for a home birth! has anyone else had any thoughts? xx I think home births can be lovely but I was always concerned

hi does nayone know the pain relief you are allowed at a home bitrth? and what is it they use to determine whether youd be allowd to have a home birth ? this is my second and am considering a home birth, last time i had g&a and pethidine and had

Hello Sunny Yummies!Loving the sun shine... Beautiful! Right after my recent 'scare' i'm thinking a good birth plan is in need... I know they don't always run to plan but I think i'd feel better with something of my wishes down even if it just gives

Hi everyone,I am in the extremely fortunate position of being able to go private for the birth of my first baby (due next Feb). The only problem is I don't seem to be able to find any private hospitals outside of London! I live in East in Sussex

on me I'd say go for it, my LO is now 17 months and if i have another it will definitely be another water birth. Thank you hun it's great to hear how other women found it. I have always thought about a water birth, the thought of me on a bed with my legs