When I gave birth to my daughter it was in a hospital in Colorado Springs. Although I had regular prenatal visits, I was not given too much information or really spoken to about my birthing options. I was younger, 24 and didn't really think too much about that at the time. I was not offered any type of birth preparation class. I never learned about breathing techniques, how my partner could support me during the process etc. When the time came I was not offered and epidural but I was ok with that as I did not want one anyway. No needles in the spine please!I never found out the sex of my child, although the technology was there. I wanted to be surprised. I was able to birth in the room I was staying in. Upon arrival I was asked if it was ok to have the student nurses observed. I agreed. It was a little strange because that meant there were 8 women observing! I really did not know what to do so I just followed the instructions of the Dr. I know I was given Demoral and that is about it. The comical part is that one of the nurses who was a cute blond was helping and I remember being upset that she was so cute and I was a mess. Labor was 13 hours but not nearly as painful as I expected it to be. The nurses did appreciate the experience as it was the first birth they had been through.My daughter was born healthy and wonderful.