Fiona - if your physio isn't affiliated with the hospital, it is going to be difficult... encourage her to get affiliated!

Re: DVT's - don't stress. There are exercises you can do in bed but there is also medication and TED stockings

Now, I know how independent you like to be but here is what I'm going to say. And don't just say no because I wouldn't put this offer on the table if it wasn't doable for me or genuine... I work VERY close to where you are going. VERY VERY CLOSE. I am more than happy to pop over before/after shift and help you with bubs. I'll sit quietly in the corner and do what you'd ask DH to do if he can't be there. If, by chance, you are birthing on a Tuesday, you can have me all day because I don't work Tuesday's If you just want someone to hang so DH can go home and feed DD and get her into bed, that's fine too. With a bit of co-ordination, I can get a shift that will allow us to work out what's best for you. I birthed at St V's and am fully aware of how they work so if you say no and then change you're mind, it's not an issue. You can have my mobile and just SMS or call. Honestly, I work scarily close In fact, you'll probably have prime view of where I park my car!