WOW WOW WOW, Good on you leasha that is an amazing birth plan, which clearly reflects your desire to control or direct (as far as possible) your own birth. I cannot explain to you how many women do not put as much thought into their birth as they should. Honestly, some people put more thought into buying a car than they do into the birth of their child. Good on you, you and shel should be so very pround of yourselves for researching and putting so much thought into the most important event of your life. I come from a long line of midwives who are passionate about empowering women in their OWN births and they would be so impressed with your attitude towards NORMAL birth.

Just as a suggestion for birthing positions and pain relief - I found the exercise ball amazing pain relief (boucing up and down on it), the bath was great, labouring on all fours and rocking back and forth really took the pressure off my back and belly dancing is great practice for labour movement. And using a mirror when baby is crowning is empowering and motivating. But....you probably already know this, just though Id share my experience with natural drug free labour. Goodluck hun, you'll be great!

Issy