I got yep, yep, no problem for our birth plan. But then was induced so most of it went out the window anyway. And I was asked by several midwives whether I was sure I ddin't want an epidural (against my wishes). That was kinda good though, as I was starting to think about it and they ****ed me off so much it renewed my resolve not to have one.

As I understand it, HB midwives don't tend to come till things are well established anyway (unless you feel you need them) so you could still labour mostly alone, right? Maybe whoever is going to care for your son could take him out and just bring him back toward the end...?