Thanks Nat I did remain calm, just screaming in my head like I do when there are problems on BB sometimes LOL but I was firm at the same time. I said that was an unfair thing to say and that she deserves a go, she just wants to give it a go and not refuse all care, and she deserved that given all was so favourable. In my head I was beating him up like a punching bag LOL!!! It is the best policy though you are right - sometimes it just catches you off guard when they say these things. I am sure the shock factor will subside one day - not acceptance of it but realisation it does happen alot.

Even in private hospitals I have attended births where they have let women go without the drip. Some have to fight, some not, but not as bad as this. I was shocked given the hospital it was.