Has anyone heard of an Ob not allowing any other delivery position other than on a woman's back?? I thought this was a really old practice! I had no complications in labor whatsoever, and my Ob only walked in just before my body started bearing down, but he wouldn't let me go with my instincts (on my knees) and said that I had to be on my back. I had a wonderful experience otherwise (except for third stage), but this still niggles and bothers me! My mind may be playing tricks on me, but I felt like delivering my 6lb baby hurt more and was harder than delivering my 9lb baby who I delivered on my hands and knees.

Because of this minor thing, I'm not sure I want to go back to him for our next baby.... Even though I have been told he is one of the top Ob's in our area. The midwife did say that she doesn't really see any women delivering any other way than on their backs!