I took it this time, but not for my first child.

My first labour was 72 hours (probably the first 24 would be classed as 'pre labour' but I don't care, it bl**dy hurt!) and my second was 5 hours!

So for me a huge difference.

I would probably back off it a bit next time (practically drowned myself in the stuff this time!) because as some of the others have mentioned, I was in a bit of shock and had the shakes etc for a few hours afterwards, I just was not prepared for things to happen so quickly the second time around.

I might sound nuts here but given the choice again - I think I'd take slow and steady over fast and furious!