It was the absolute most amazing thing i have ever been a part of! My cousin had to be induced and not much was happeining early on. They started Pitocin and she was having mild contractions on the ball, so I suggested that we go for a little walk. Her water broke then and that's when her contractions really got going. She did so well! With each contraction I did a lot of counter pressure on her back. Nearing transition she began to get panicked and opted for a little bit of IV pain medication. She rested well between each of her contractions through transition, and then it was time to push! She had a bit of work to do to get the baby to descend all the way, and she did it even thought she thought she couldn't! I just kept telling her whenever she said "I can't" that She WAS doing it! Finally the baby began to crown and I was so impressed at her nurse and her doctor's care for her girly bits through all of this. They were so careful not to let her tear. I was just amazed. She finally delivered an 8 pound 10 ounce little girl named Grace. It was so amazing and wonderful. Even more amazing than my own births where I wasn't really an active participant. Mom and baby were doing well when i visited yesterday and Dad is great too. Anyway, what a trip! I want to do this again!