Well my beautiful boy arrived on his due date and was born in the pool still in his sac!
Labour pains started Wednesday around 7pm and by 10 I realised this was it. Managed the pain with baths, showers and a hot water bottle and decided to go in when contractions were 3 to 4 minutes apart, at 8am.
Got checked around 8:30 And was thrilled to be 4cm dilated. I went in the pool about 9/9:30 And managed without pain relief until about 11 when I had gas and air. I realised my body needed to push and the midwife told me to just go with my body. I did so and before i knew it baby was crowning (ouch!) Then he was out! It was so amazing and calm, 3 hours of active Labour! I would highly recommend the birthing pool if possible! This was my second baby but a much quicker and easier Labour!