Anyone really scared about labour?

Question

I'm 25 weeks pregnant with my first, I can't wait to see her little face but I'm also terrified about labour and the actual birth. I keep getting more and more nervous. What do you do not to think about it? And is there any positive stories about labour?

mamaellis · Answer

Theres really nothing to be scared about. When you start going into labor u get nervous but once its time to push your so cought up in the moment that it just flys by and your mind is so set on seeing your little one and hearing their first cry that the nervousness goes awat.

mamaellis · Answer

Im actually anxious and excited about labor. this is my second pregnancy my first i was really nervous. i think the only part im nervous or scared about is if i get the epidural again that i will get another pinched nerve in my back again. but im not brave enough to go natural lol so i def. want an epidural.

Hollus · Answer

Yes!! Check out http://www.mothersnaturally.org/birthStories/index.php. Right now, I am more stressed out and fearful of taking the pregnancy test! I have routinely gotten a negative result. I have been trying to get pregnant for 2 yrs now  and twice I have missed my period. So far no positive and I am frustrated. :( I do have hypothyroidism and I don't think that is helping. I found a Dr. I like and am making an appointment. All that to say I fear the pregnancy test more, at the moment, but I have had plenty of fear concerning labor and delivery which is why I looked up this site. I wanted to find some positive labor stories for myself! I hope this helps!!

babydue07182013 · Answer

The closer I get the more EXCITED I am to go into labor. Is that weird? Am I not normal? Lol I'm 33 weeks

Shirano · Answer

Labor was an amazing experience. I gave birth 100% natural on March 21st of this year. I had a 16 hour labor but it didnt start getting intense until about the 5th hour in. The way I prepared was thinking of it like poop cramps, weird I know but it helped. You know when you have really bad cramps because you have to go and then you go and the pain goes away, well it's kinda like that. You just have to think as soon as this baby is out the pain will be gone. Also take it contraction by contraction. Let it hit you like a wave, it will get intense but then it calms down before another one comes. The pressure for me was the worst part all I wanted to do was push once I got to 6 cm. but of course you can't because it will cause your cervix to swell and labor to last longer. Try not to be scared of it, it is just a process that your body must go through. Nerves are a good thing if you direct them properly they can help you. Pushing is the best part because you get to kind of fight back, you get to do something to help the process along, before our body is doing all the work but in pushing you get to do something sorts wonderful! I pushed for 50 minute and it didnt feel like it at all, it felt like 10-15 minutes maybe. My daughter did get stuck at her shoulders but they got her out just fine. They had to give me an episiotomy but it heals. If you have any questions pm me.

Tay9662 · Answer

im 28weeks and im so scared cause my doctor is making me have a c-section.. i've talked to people who have had them and the doctor and there going to give me a spinal instead of a epidural so i shouldnt feel a thing..

mizy_g · Answer

I just realized im 28weeks and it just hit me. these two months will go by flying and i will be in the labor room. its scary yet exciting. the other day i watched a video and i got super emotional butbi wasn't the first time i did. but this time is start to cry. So much emotions. i just want my baby already

NiaIman · Answer

I'm a ftm, due in 3 weeks & yes i am a little scared/nervous about labor. Not so much the pushing part but feeling the contractions since people have made them seem like they are the WORST pain in the world! It scares me, & worrying that something could go wrong. I just pray that i have a safe goo labor & delivery :)

bri0124 · Answer

Just had my first a week ago. I got induced and went through a few hours of pain. But after my.epidural and breaking my water I went from 4cm to pushing in an hour. 2 pushes and my lil guy was born. I was only in labor for about 6 hours. But when you get to hold your baby its all worth it and forget the pain.

cristina3065 · Answer

Labor is scary but not as bad as you think. By the time you are in labor you'll be so ready and anxious to get it over with and be with baby you'll be ready to go! Besides, some mommies have such smooth and amazing births that you need to focus on it being a positive experience. The birth of my 1st child was so great although I did have some pain with contractions after I got my epidural I was so relaxed and it turned out to be such a memorable experience! I only pushed for like 10-15min, no complications, and had a healthy happy baby. Try to relax, focus on life after baby being a mommy is very demanding especially if your breastfeeding. Rest and get your mind right! It'll be a crazy but amazing and memorable ride :)

mtasker · Answer

Same here. I'm 27+5 and pretty freaked by the idea. Talking to my doctor about my fears helped me. My family has a long history of terrible births so I explained them to him. I also watch aloy if YouTube videos of new moms. Never the actual birth videos, but when they explained what happened and such. It helps me for some reason!

Aurorasmommy2be · Answer

I'm right there with you. I'm 21 and 33 weeks pregnant with my first. I'm excited to see her as well but omg can i just skip birth please? Lol I'm terrified. I'm having an epidural but even that terrifies me. I needle in my spine? Ugh.

Aurorasmommy2be · Answer

I'm right there with you. I'm 21 and 33 weeks pregnant with my first. I'm excited to see her as well but omg can i just skip birth please? Lol I'm terrified. I'm having an epidural but even that terrifies me. I needle in my spine? Ugh.

Cassandra1127 · Answer

Im 35 w and scared as **** lol I think its normal im just waiting to be so uncomfortable that id rather just get him out than worry about the pain.. Lol

EricaMeria · Answer

I'm 25 weeks as well and I'm mostly nervous about labor because I don't know how long it will be. I'm having a natural birth so I'm mentally prepared for it I just don't want to tire out if I have a long labor.

Kate037 · Answer

I don't watch labor videos, but I read a lot of stories. I'm super nervous because I expect it to be really painful, and I get b*tchy when I'm in pain. I've already made sure I warned my hubby that he is not to hold anything I say during labor against me later, lol. I told him I'm going to do the whole cliche of grabbing his shirt and screaming in his face: 'you did this to me!!!!' Hahahah. The only thing I can think of to get over it is to watch videos or read stories so you get some what of an idea of what to expect.