Ta Mel i forgot to mention that i also used nitrous oxide (laughing gas) recreationally before having children LOL a cheap thrill... didn't make me laugh though... but it was fun. So when I was in my first labour I thought: "Yes! I'll have some of that!" But conversely (is that the right word?) it was AWFUL in labour! Hated it! Because it stopped me from getting to the right mental place. The whole POINT of doing nitrous when I was chilling out with friends at home was to have a bit of escapism... that is NOT what you really want to do in labour. Personally in labour i want to do the opposite... to connect with my body and focus my thoughts. This is why a strong dose of peth didn't work either. But like I said.... maybe a little bit would be different... and a little bit of cannabis might do the trick... not enough to spin you out...not a whole joint...maybe just nibble a small dried leaf... just enough to reduce anxiety. Interesting.