Petrified of labourCreated By jojoclarkson on 04 June 2008

hi im 21 weeks,this is my first im really looking forward 2 havin him!!! but i have 2 magor opps soooo im a really worried...............xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I am 39 weeks pregnant, and although this is my third child, I am terrified of giving birth this time. Both of my other children were classed as "big babies", and each midwife & consultant I have spoken to throughout this pregnancy has told me that this is also a "good sized baby". They've told me not to expect anything smaller than my last, which was 9lb 8oz.
I got through both of the births with gas & air, and am hoping to do the same this time. I'm keeping my options open though!
Am I just worrying over nothing?

Thank you. I have not heard of a Tens machine before so I will definitely look into one of those and will certainly take on board your advice! x

get a tens machine, find out as much as you can about the different stages of labour, get a good birthing partner- maybe a good friend as well as your partner and just try to stay calm, you can do it, the calmer you are the easier it will be. xx

I am also petrified of labour and currently living in Cyprus where I will be having the birth. Everyone I have spoken to about labour always say have plenty of gas and air and you will be fine. However, I have recently found out that they do not have gas and air here. Nor do they have midwives so there isn't really a support network or anyone profesional you can turn to for advice. Can anyone here give me some advice please!