Actually the majority love it Because normally you have one midwife running around like a headless chook trying to manage up to four women or so - so they know the women are with someone supportive and helping them which in turn helps the midwives. They know if something happens, the support person will come to them etc., but most of the time, birth is a completely straightforward process. That's great they love the water use - like I mentioned above don't get in until 7cms or it can slow your labour.

Take yourself lots of personal possesions like pillows and even a doona, something with your smells on it to make you feel more comfortable and even photos.