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@Sultana thank you 🙏 I don’t have someone to talk apart my mother and my husband but he’s gone all day ..wish you luck
It's perfectly normal to be worried about it. But you have to remember that it's inevitable and whilst you can, of course, make choices, sometimes there will be thing syou can't control. I've just tried to read as much as I can and avoid the negativity. In my mind, it feels like a super long process, but I imagine it'll seem like nothing when it's over. Focus on the end result! You've got this! 💪
@Loren thank you darling 🙏😘
Read Hypnobirthing by Siobhan Miller, it’s amazing and has made be feel much more exited for birth! And also maybe attending antenatal classes to build up knowledge about birth xxx
I would also suggest hypnobirthing! Some people think it’s fluffy but it’s all about the science behind what your body is doing during birth, and your mindset. It’s made me less anxious and feel like I’m more in control - you have to trust your body and baby will do what it needs to do - like it has done for last 8/9 months without you even thinking about it! The baby academy do a free intro course - you learn the basics https://mybabyacademy.co.uk/free-class/free-hypnobirthing-class/ Xx
I'm excited... it may take a while, it may be unpredictable, it will hurt. We all share that in common. Coming from someone who's gran had 7 babies, mum 4 and sister 3 at home I'm lucky to be surrounded by ladies that have done it. I trust my body and if needed the medical assistance we are all privileged to have. I find yoga and stretching online helps me be in tune with my body and baby. The biggest control you have and or only control is your mind. Let the body do it's amazing work and unfold your story so you get to hold your baby. It's OK to be anxious, stressed and or worries but also try and allow yourself time to feel at one with your body. Xx
@Naomi I also agree with this. I'm a scientist so I was mega skeptical because of the word hypnobirthing. But it is very good and the Siobhan Miller book is well worth a read!
@Loren I agree! 🙌💕
This is my second baby and I’m still worried 🙈 But once you go into labour you won’t be thinking about anything else but pushing and getting through those contractions. So my advice is you won’t worry once you’re in labour because you’ll be too busy ❤️
Second baby here and the anxiety is still there so it is completely normal to feel the way you’re feeling. If I could give any advice to any first time mum it would be not to put to much pressure on yourself with the labour and recovery as plans can change like mine did. I ended up having an emergency c section so my recovery wasn’t as I had planned, took a lot longer to get back exercising so the weight didn’t fall off me like some people do ( and that’s ok) give yourself time and be patient with your body as it would have gone through a lot. I went out for lots of pram walks which helped with the weight but realistically your body has been through a massive change so may look differently afterwards and that’s ok too. In terms of anxiety over a c section it’s been 2.5 years since mine and you can hardly see the scar now it’s faded a lot. At the end of the day despite what’s on your birth plan you end up doing whatever’s the safest mode of delivery for baby
It’s my first too and getting more and more anxious about giving birth. Also because mine is a high risk pregnancy and involves injections and I have restrictions with some birthing choices it’s making me feel more stressed. I think try talking to someone about how you feel and getting some reassurance might be helpful. Good luck with your pregnancy and Labour. Hope all goes well!