It's great to hear the good experiences... I like the idea of a birthing pool... But a little concerned at how to empty it afterwards!!! If it's in my lounge/diner with carpet too, what if it leaks?!

I have thought about home birth, but a close friend had one and it ended up in emergency c-section. I don't like the idea of hospital either...so I'm going to try and get into the local birthing centre, if I'm considered low risk enough.
I desperately want to give birth in the water, but don't know if there'll be one available.
Best of luck with whatever you choose, when are you due?

14 September, when are you due?

I move to a totally new area in 3 weeks so I'm not sure how 'home birth friendly' they are..

Sorry, thought I'd replied to this!

I'm due 7th of December

Best of luck in your new area, hope you can get the birth you want