This is a really interesting thread!!
LOVE the big hugs theory, it really would be like hugs.
I also agree with LimeSlice. That's why I didn't have my mum in there with me, she just freaks out real easy and makes everyone panic!
DD was really still during my labour, tbh I had actually forgotten there was going to be a baby! I was just trying to deal with each contraction, and didn't think any further! LOL.
I gave my mum THE MOST MASSIVE lecture about freaking out while I was in labour, and said if she did I'd kick her out. And I meant it! It's really the last thing you need especially of you're heading that way yourself

I've heard the hugs theory before too, I think it's cute ^^;