I understand that Dach, but what I am trying to say I spose is because labour is so unpredictable i.e. progress etc, sometimes our intentions do change (pain relief for example), but if it is known what we wanted prior to labour then this can be reaffirmed back before making a change to what was originally wanted. Does that make sense!!!??

Anyway, I think home births are great, freebirth no. Too risky imo if their is no medical help on hand if need be.