Not sure if you've heard of them, but the TENS machines are non-drug and they distract you from any pain. I used one with Pip and it rocked. The best thing about natural birth, without any induction etc, is that the contractions start small and then work their way up in intensity - unlike inductions, when it's suddenly *wham* at huge nasty ones. So it's your body doing natural pain relief. Have a look at hypnobirthing and breathing techniques, as it really does work.

yay on birth centre!!!!!