Knowing your midwife is half the battle. You know your midwife for nine months. She tells you to take your time. No rush, no fear. Lie in a hot bath, or sit in a birth pool.
Water eases the stress of labour.
He holds your hand, makes hot toast, Massages your back, boils water. Your midwife listens to the baby's heartbeat. You trust her, and feel safe. No pushing, no pulling, no panic. No rush to get the baby out.