I jsut had a doula for the first time for my 3rd baby - WOW what a difference. I would never do it by myself again - if there was an again!! ....

I remember when she was giving me water inbetween some big contractions and I was polite and kept saying thank you after each sip - she very firmly told me to stop thanking her cos I was doing all the work - it was great not to worry about hubby, getting my water, telling hubby heat pack duty etc - it was just all magically done for me.

I had a beautiful labour and natural birth