Having birthed with and without an audience I think I'd prefer a doula any day! Yes each to their own, but I think until you've tried it its really hard to say. If you had have asked me a few years ago if I'd have had a doula I probably would have been against the idea. I would have thought it would have imposed on private space, and a very intimate time. However knowing what I know now, I know that it actually makes the experience more beautiful and allows more intimacy rather than less.

*hugs*
Cailin