Hi My sister asked me to be one of her birthing partners to provide reflexology, reikior aromatherapy, whichever felt the most beneficial. She had to write to the head of Midwifery to ask permission for me to be there as well as her husband. Whilst it was her first birth and she had nothing to compare it to, she felt the reflexology was a huge benefit, and calmed her immensley inbetween contractions. She had initially thought that aromatherapy back massage would the be the one she would want the most, but it was reflexology that helped her throughout. Having no kids myself, I think it's put me off for life, but it was a superb experience to be there when my gorgeous, superb little nephew was born. And four years later, he is still a little star!! Still doesn't entice me to go through that though.....!!