Definitely agree on having an extra advocate who knows your options and rights. Have supported women before with mec and they were able to have intermittent monitoring and absolutely able to move, sit on the fitball etc. Just because you had mec last time doesnt mean you will now - I had it with Ris but not Elijah and had a great birth - got into hospital 9cms and pushed him out.

I strongly recommend getting New Active Birth by Janet Balaskas, its all about active birth, and / or the Pink Kit. Take back the power