Hi Ethan's Mum - welcome!

I am also preparing for a VBAC this time around, and undertand your concerns - it's so hard to plan for something when you really don't know how you will react at the time - will you become introverted or outspoken? I would talk through possible scenarios with your partner. He can ask you now "if I'm doing this, what would you want me to do/say" etc.

I hope Kelly can find some local doulas for you - I really think that is a great idea. It is proven that support from one will increase your chances of a successful VBAC. I am also from a small town (smaller than Armidale ) and there were no doulas - so I made my own LOL. I have a friend who is a nurse & has had 2 very positive birth experiences, so I asked her to be my support person.

Good luck with it all!