What is overdue and WHY the hassle when it happens?

[StarlightMaJesty]

Okay, I've seen and researched the arguments but, until now, it hasn't been something that has happened to me.

Now that it has, and I am experiencing it first hand, I'm wondering WHY it is such an area for battle.

I mean, I KNOW my rights etc. that no-one can force intervention or refuse hb etc etc. but I also know that this kind of pressure isn't conducive to getting the baby out spontaneosly.

That is a lovely birth story (hope it was the experience you wanted). Brought a wee tear to my eye.

that is amazing, a lovely birth, glad you managed without the gas and air and well done for staying calm! welcome to the world little boy Asteroid :) congrats to you all :)

wonderful!! lovely birth story, so great and i hope a real healing experience for you :)

What a lovely birth story. It has brought a tear to my eye and made me all broody for a no. 3 (although DD2 has to learn to sleep for a stretch longer than two hours - and without the 30 minute torture wakes - before that can be considered. Yawn, yawn)

I am so so pleased for you Starlight. I know that you were so worried about early pain relief, and being forced to get out of the pool for the placenta and all those things. And none of it happened and it's all marvellous and .... have to go, welling up again.

Awww, that is lovely Starlight. Well done you Tea and medals for everyone