When I had DS I was told by my midwives that I had to get onto the bed as the Dr would not deliver on the floor, now I have nothing against them for asking me to do it as I know they were just doing there job and they were fastastic and happy to labour with me on the floor the entire time until the dr was ready to catch the baby BUT labour slowwed right down as soon as I got on that bed (even through I wasn't lying flat on my back) Ended up taking 2hours second stage out of 5 for total labour and had an epesiotomy (sp) because it was taking too long according to dr.

So this time I am thinking of specifically bringing up with both my dr and the midwife at my pre admin appointment that I would like to be able to delivery in whichever possie I want. What are other peoples experience with this? if the dr won't deliver the baby on the floor can the midwife do it, I mean I am paying for this so I'm assuming I have a little more say?????? Any thoughts, experience