Mags you are so right - my midwife in labour kept telling me to turn over while i was pushing so she could see if babies head was crowning (mind you my 2nd stage was about 10-15 mins). I was on all fours at the time saying im having this baby but she made me get on my back so she could see, she should have known! DF said my anus was pushing out and even she said there was pressure there was no way she needed an internal then...

Debbie I really think it all depends on their policy and it can be so hard to find someone that listens and respects you. The best way to avoud VE is to stay at home as long as possible that way you have one on arrival and hopefully that's it. Good luck with impending labour and birth, Aiden must be so excited!