Hi

I was 13.5 when my mum had my sister and I was there to watch the birth. It wasn't planned, I was at the hospital in the waiting room when my dad came out and got me and took me in. I arrived just as she was crowning. It was a wonderful experience but also a little bit frightening even for a teenager - I think it was all the blood etc that spooked me out a bit.

Just be prepared for the fact that your dd may not find it as wonderful as you would hope and that she also might find all the blood and the fact that her mummy is in pain a bit frightening.

And also being at such a young age do you think her attention span will last? I mean if you have a short labor great, but if it is lengthy is she also going to be able to last? Little ones get very tired and very bored quickly. Just some thoughts and I hope I haven't dissuaded you!

Good luck either way!