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Scared of labour. . is anyone else?!
Hi everyone. . . i was just wondering if its just me thats teriffied of giving birth? I have constant nightmares, and feel so anxious. I am scared to death! The thought teriffies me, as much as im looking forward to my baby coming out to meet me. . im just really dreading the labour. I have heard so many horror stories. . Its my first baby, i have 11 weeks to go but i cant stop thinking about it. Does anyone else feel like this?! Everyone i seem to talk to think im over reacting about it. Does anyone have any words of wisdom?!
Its worse that my fiancee wont be here for the birth, he doesnt get back from iraq until june!!! Help. . Sophia x x x
Its worse that my fiancee wont be here for the birth, he doesnt get back from iraq until june!!! Help. . Sophia x x x
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Things you can control for example are who is in the room. (no students for example) what drugs you want & when you want them, how the baby is placed after birth, straight on you or cleaned up first. if they think you have to be cut, you can refuse & whether you will allow them to use a ventouse or forceps.
I think some apprehension & fear is normal though, I mean this isn't an everyday occurance is it!!
I'm worried too (just going into wk 33) but i keep telling myself it's what i'm designed for and loads have done it b4 and keep doing it so it can't be all that bad (can it?!?! LOL!) Someone said to me that having a student mwife about can be a really good thing as they'll stay with you and have time to sit, chat and help you through it all instead of prof mwives and docs who'll be coming and going. Just thought i'd pass that on - hope it helps. Take care x