Rae, I totally agree. I had certain things that I was going to avoid at all costs, simply because I had been there and done that and knew the flip side of some of those interventions. If you are able to become more informed then it gives you the added stamina to avoid those things.

I was actually able to remember and use these things while in labour (Well up until transition anyway, when the midwives and OBS reminded me that I did not need them! lol!!!