Scared of labour?

[Mum2betash]

I just generally wondered if all women are scared of the thought of labour pains? I'm 37 weeks with number 1 and still not even the slightest bit worried or scared of what it will feel like.. I am convinced it's not going to be THAT bad. I guess it's a good thing as I won't be stressing over it, just wondered how others really feel?

 

[kra0]

I was like you and tbh contractions weren't as sore as I imagined them to be and either was the actual birth! I managed on a little gas and air - I think a positive attitude towards it helped me in the end. Good luck xxxx

 

[nhh04]

I wasn't worried about labour - more the fear of not knowing. As it turned out, things got complicated with no.1 so that was more worrying than anything else. The best way of coping in labour, I think, is to keep as calm and quiet as possible. The noisier you are, the more your body thinks there's something to be stressed about - stress hormones make pain feel worse. Plus screaming is REALLY tiring! I think you're in the right mindset

 

[katie_lou]

I had a great birth and tbh didn't find it that bad at all . I had a jab of diamorphine to help with the pain which I though was bloody brilliant . I didn't scream once as I thought what's the point in screaming as ur just wasting energy u need to push ur baba out . Xxxx

 

[Kellybean]

You are all stronger women than me!

Don't eat me wrong, I am quite laid back, and I know whatever comes my way I will do my best to stay calm...

BUT I am scared stiff.

 

[Kellybean]

Don't eat me wrong? Hmmm!

 

[fresh]

Wasn't as bad as I imagined, pain was more 'muscular' than I expected and not as painful, with breaks in between contractions you can prepare for the next one
Mine wasn't bad either at all

 

[jodied]

I wasn't scared either and as the others have said I think being calm about things makes it easier - trust your body x

 

[mrs_bump]

I wasn't scared either, I knew it would hurt but that it wouldn't last forever. I was more scared about arriving home with a newborn baby and knowing what to do with it! Xx

 

[Hope81]

I wasn't scared at all but once my waters broke (in the middle of the night flooding everything) I got overwhelmed and the first emotion I felt was fear. Fear if the bean will be ok first and of everything will go smoothly for me second.
It turned up a horror labour story but at the moment you just cope...
Afterwards now it's a different story really...
I still cry sometime remembering my labor but in case I decide for one more bean the previous labor experience is not going to stop me ifykwim...
The bottom conclusion to any horror stories out there is that the price is too big at the end making any fear or stress so worth it...
Good luck you will be fine

 

[Mum2betash]

Thank you for all your replies, i thought everyone was scared about it but it appears not. I'm more scared about looking after a newborn.

 

[bidsy]

I think the best thing is to just go with it, I was induced and yes it hurt but it was sooo worth it and am now trying for another. x

 

[natashateale]

I wasnt scared with my first, I saw it as I cant be scared of something iv never experiance before?
I had a good labour, the contractions were the worsed for me.
This time around I am not scared a the labour I am scared of how spontainious it all it, I had no time to plan last time let alone this time!!

 

[cosmicgirl]

I'm scared and this is my 5th! x

 

[knopk@]

I wasnt scared with my first, i thought i would just manage.
God, nothing could have prepared me for the pain.
I am not trying to scare you, just showing it can ne different. It didnt stop me wanting another child though, epidurals are great!

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[cosmicgirl]

I think when its your first you have the not knowing aspect which can be scary. When its subsequent babies you have the knowing aspect which can be even more scary!
Baby has to exit one way or another but its still an anxious time.
Remember that its what your body was made for and I agree with above - epidurals rock! x