Kar - I've been going over so much of my last birth (which overall was a really positive experience) and I said to my husband last night. What would they have done if I said no when they told me to get back on the bed for the delivery??? The midwives were happy to work with me on the floor it was just the dr that couldn't be bothered. So this time round it really doesn't bother me if my dr does refuse, I'm sure someone will be there to help me catch the baby. It's not like they are going to just stand there is it???