Well, at the time I didn't know I was DID. . .just that I was checking out at times. So, it was ignorant bravery I suppose. . .LOL.

It was a public birthing center, but the birthing center by nature is much more intimate, you know?

I just thought about it ahead of time. . .which would be worse? Them NOT knowing I dissociate, and my doing it and causing a REAL problem? Or telling them up front that it *might* happen and being prepared? Childbirth ain't no walk in the park. . .things CAN and DO go wrong - I didn't want to add to that possibility.

I tend to believe that when another person's life is in your hands (your baby) then the best policy is honesty. Not somewhat honest, not mildly honest, but utter and total honesty.

That's just my humble opinion.