I watched a lot of birthing videos when I was due the first time around -- it helped me prepare. My sister in law refuses to do that, she says it freaks her out. What do you think? Did watching birthing videos help you?

I personally think, if your Sister in law is not comfortable with it, don't force her to watch. She knows for herself whether is it helpful or not.. because unlike for you which actually helped you, it may cause her more anxiety. I did watch during my first pregnancy and YouTube has those birthing documentary. It gave me a lot of knowledge on what can happen during birth and what to roughly expect.. and seeing the mothers cry when their child is born made me cry too..