My DH was almost going to be away for our DD's birth and I had a very dear friend lined up for any emergencies. If it was something I could plan ahead for - I would still have her! My DH's BF (and DD's Godfather) used to joke he wanted to deliver our babies (he's a doc) and now he's a surgeon he might very well be asked to deliver our next one! (most likely to be a c-sect after the events of DD's birth). But if I can have DH there - noone else gets a look in! He did a FANTASTIC job when I was in labour with DD.