I had a foetal heart rate monitor attached so moving around unfortunatley wasn't an option
I would question the midwives about this next time 'round. I was hooked up to the foetal monitor for my entire labour - I was eventually induced about 18 days after my EDD - and I was able to labour on a fitball and to move about occasionally. I'm sure this isn't always possible, but I hope it can be for me again.