This is why that whole BMI thing is a load of crap!!!!

It is so not an indication of your health and how much fat you actually carry.

I am not skinny, I am actually quite healthy, I am a size 14-16 (mainly because of my massive assets up top) and usually carry no weight around my middle section. I mainly carry weight on my legs and arms. I also have muscles (which we all know weigh more than fat). My midwife doesnt weigh me as she thinks I am looking great but according to that BMI thing I am obese! WTF!

I think that anaethetists are jsut trying to make mroe money by scaring women into booking in epi's and I dont buy it at all.

Thanks to all the women who have told us about their positive experiences (whilst still being classed as obese even though I am sure you are not). It is very good to hear that you could still have great labours without needing epi's or without having problems having one if you wanted it.