Hi Becky,

I wouldnt feel bad at all about not wanting your mum present. I think it largely depends on the kind of relationship you have with your mum.

Unfortunately my mum wouldnt be helpful at all and I think she would stress me out. I have already made a decision to have only DH in with me in the labour and to not contact anybody (apart from DH) until after giving birth.

Im pretty big on having time with DH and baby before visitors come to hospital so DH will be asking people not to come in til 2nd day.

I say do what you feel comfortable with. good luck.