It's a very, very messy affair. I wouldn't worry too much about it. You're probably better off in the hossy gown - my clothing advice? Take plenty of undies - old and new. The old ones are most probably going to come out looking the worse for wear.

I had my T shirt and trackies on. Daniel came so fast I only had time to take off the trackies, so I had my crusty polo shirt on which ended up having to be thrown out and it got covered in what my DH likes to term "juice" - I think that means not necessarily blood.