I WAS suppose to have a student midwife present with my DH. However, I have found that she is not all that supportive of my emotions, wishes and beliefes and therefore am wondering if she will be able to help me make the right decisions during my labour. I started to get really stressed about it so my DH and I have decided that it will just be us. I want people who will support ME and who I don't have to worry about. I want a safe environment (physically, mentally and emotionally) and I know my DH can provide that. I would never even contemplate having any of the family (either side) present. The only person I would want there other than my DH is my BF or another very very close friend and that would be in lieu of DH if he was away or something.

Stick to what you want and need - it is your experience and you know what you need and who is best equipped to provide you with that.

MG