When my wife mentioned getting a midwife for our 2nd child (1st was born in a hospital) I was skeptical. Crystal, however calmed my nerves the first time I met her long before the baby was born. It was a great resource to get to really know personally the person who would preform such an intimate act. When the time came she supplied us with most all we needed and it was a quick and comfortable process in the pool. Highly recommended.