It horrified me as well with my first ppl tell you all the horror stories of unbearable pain ect. I will say it is painful but it's nothing our bodies arnt built for....also you don't start out in the most pain you will be in ...it's gradual so your body has a chance to adjust as you go and once that baby is in your arms all of that is a mere memory....high risk is scary but it means you will have lots of nurses and drs making sure your doing alright :)
High risk or not giving birth scares all of us. I wasn't as much scared with my first. But my second I was terrified, because I knew what to expect. The fear didn't really kick in until the night before I went into get induced. Couldn't sleep, eat, I have severe anxiety disorder. So I had a few panic attacks, had to walk around and breath to calm my self down. But here I am pregnant with my third. Really not worried as of now. & I'm 30 weeks. Best thing to do.. stay away from YouTube videos! Lol. Ask your Dr what to expect. Talk to other mommy's about their experience. & trust & believe labor don't last for ever and as soon as it's over, you'll have your baby!