I wore this during my natural birth, and it was really great and helpful to feel like I had some sort of control over the situation. My midwife, doula and all of the nurses commented on how cute it was, and it kept me comfortable. I didn't need any kind of monitors hooked up to me, but no one ever had any issues using the Doppler or anything because the gown is very accommodating. It was also great because it allowed us to do skin-to-skin and breastfeeding immediately after my son was born. I would buy one again in a heartbeat for my next baby!