Many of us are lucky enough to have access to Midwifery Care, waterbirths or birth centres. However, the reality is that many of us do not have any access to a local midwife or a birth centre. Some of us have complications that preclude us from using those options if they do exist.

So, how do we make the hospital more like home? There are a number of ways to do it and some of them are really fun!

First of all, there are simple tips, like for your to bring (and use) your own pillow, blanket, robe and slippers. Labor in your own clothes.

Bring your own music. Check beforehand to see if they have a CD/Tape player available. If not, bring your own. I