As my pregnancy has been quite straightforward so far my midwife managed to convince me to go and visit the birth centre (situated inside the hospital, next doors to the delivery suite). I say "convince me" because I'm so terrified of labour that I want to know I have the whole range of pain relief available depending on how I cope,,, She assured me that I could be transferred to the hospital delivery rooms if I needed an epidural in the end,,, but I wonder if this is a situation that often happens
I am now quite reassured to think I will go to the birth centre as the rooms are really lovely and well equipped and as the birth pool is great (would like to use it if it's free),,, but can't help thinking at the back of my mind "and what if I want an epidural because I can't take the pain? will they let me go or will they try to keep me by any means?"
Any experiences to share?

I am now quite reassured to think I will go to the birth centre as the rooms are really lovely and well equipped and as the birth pool is great (would like to use it if it's free),,, but can't help thinking at the back of my mind "and what if I want an epidural because I can't take the pain? will they let me go or will they try to keep me by any means?"

Any experiences to share?