I was an 'internal labourer' - i hardly made a noise so it annoyed me when DH kept asking me how i was. Lol so i would say don't do that except for maybe once or twice.

but i held my hubby's hand the entire time. So don't leave unless you have too

and if your wife is passionate about her birth plan....make sure it gets followed.

That's my advice!

All the best!!