I've had a 1:30pm, 9:00am, 8:00pm, 11:50pm, 8:15pm and 4:45am. Round the clock birthing.

Water birth is WONDERFUL! Give it a shot! I've laboured in water 3 times, delivered there twice.

I can't imagine.... hmmmm.... being stitched after birth. OUCH! Never torn badly enough to need stitches, but the after birth "check" is bad enough. I think I'd kick my midwife's teeth out.