I would have loved to have Jenna with us if it had worked out right. I went through the FBU and yes they did want another adult there to look after her, but they were happy to set up a portacot for her, and wheel the TV in for her if need be. They actually have a pile of kiddies videos there for this purpose.

I had a freind who's daughter was with her for her second birth, and it was very special for her. The 21mo rubbed her back and cuddled with mummy and the new baby afterwards, Just gorgeous!!

I guess it depends on what you are like, and how sensitive your child is. The more sensitive the better I would imagine.

Each to their own. It works brilliantlt for a lot of people in many different cultures.

Have you asked your midwives what they think??