But given any situation a doula can remind them of their options and that they are in power. As a result of the discussions I have had with clients, drips have been stopped or taken out, monitoring taken off, greatly increased 'time limits' (this is what the woman wanted, as a doula you don't do the ordering around or forcing of course). They can also be good support to you at home and help you stay there as long as you want and give you the confidence to do all this! They aren't the be all and end all, but they can be a great help, I think... But yes, in an ideal world, it would be different!