I'm contemplating homebirth for 2nd DS, am in Holland; but might go to hosp. If you have a homebirth here the midwife comes to check you in labour but she only stays with you continuously once you're 7 cm dilated. This makes me feel quite panicky as I would really like someone with me continously a bit earlier than that. Like from 2 cm!! So am thinking of hiring a doula. But DH thinks the doula might put the midwife's nose out of joint, what do others think? The last thing I would want is a pissed off midwife or to worry about the politics between them of who does what...