I also gave birth 7 days ago...was lovely and calm induction lasting 2 days, in control...got to 9cm using gas and air and then it all went to tit and baby wouldnt engage in my pelvis so his cord was close to wrapping around his neck....then rushed to theatre for c section where i had massive blood loss. Her smugness and insistence that it is solely our choice and in our control as to what kind of birth we have is infuriating...tit happens and I would rather bring my child into this world safely rather than berate myself for not having the "perfect birth". And regardless of how we brought our children into this world, whether we had aaaall the pain relief or not or even if we dont want bloody kids we are all amazing!I gave birth 7 days ago and had the most horrific experience. I was convinced I would have a water birth, no pain relief and had been praticising hypnobirthing but my plans had to change when I found out my daughter was back to back 3 days before I delivered. The pain was indescribable and I had to have an epidural at 6cms as I couldn't go on. My daughter got stuck at 9.5cms for hours and when I reached 10, pushing didn't do anything. I was rushed to theatre for forceps and now a week later my episiotomy stitches have split and I have a nasty infection so will be on meds for a while and healing will be long and slow. I thought I had the perfect labour in the bag but it didn't work out like that. I really hope Pheebs has a safe delivery but her naivety knows no bounds. Positive thinking will NOT save you from life threatening and horrible experiences while in labour.