Thanks Nat, sadly they don't have one of those in the labour ward.

Deb - that is really interesting, I must admit I found the toilet really diffcult to be on in my first labour, but I am also short and I think I was uncomfortable cause I could not place my feet on the ground properly. I will definately be taking a fitball in case theirs isn't free. Thanks hun!

Kelly - what do you think of trying a fitball or birthing stool for most of the pushing, then moving?????