I was monitored with wireless monitor for DD1's labour as I went into labour early. I didn't like it at all. It kept slipping off and needing readjustment and even though it was wireless the little things were quite uncomfortable in some positions. I was quite mobile (had to be as she was posterior) but not as mobile as I was with DD2, who was a totally natural water birth. I think if you can avoid continuous monitoring, do it. All I could hear was DD1's heartbeat the entire time too which drove me a little batty. I did go in the shower but had to avoid getting the monitor things wet. It was frustrating because I couldn't just let myself go and labour as I wanted to. I had to constantly be aware of the silly little things on my tummy and the bands around it. If they insist on you having monitoring, definitely go for the wireless or telemetry but try to avoid it if you can. It's not comfortable at all. Sorry to be negative but just being honest