From the start of my pregnancy, I did everything I could to mentally and physically to prepare my body for a physiological, natural birth. From completing the Calmbirth course, pregnancy physiotherapy, pilates, positive affirmations and visualisation and hiring doula support, I felt like I was all over it. I was lucky enough to have a completely “low risk” pregnancy, so I felt excited and so ready to have my dream birth, I envisioned the classic drug-free, spontaneous labour, dimly lit, fairy lights, essential oils being diffused, meditations playing over a speaker, water birth, with my husband, mum, and doula there supporting me.