Anxiety on giving birth :(

Im having anxiety on giving birth and its scary. I have low tolerance of pain and I don’t know what to expect. Currently 31 weeks & 4 days. How do you overcome the fear and pain? Mind sharing? FTM here

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I felt the same way too when I was nearing to my EDD! I told myself to take it easy, just follow what the nurse and doc says on the day itself. Previously I heard from mummies if you want epidural better to ask for it earlier as the anesthesiologist can take up to an hour to arrive.. so I asked for it when the pain level reaches ard 6/10 which felt like serious back ache (like someone stabbing my back) more than tummy cramps. It’s the best decision made cause the pain level dropped to 0 and I can chat n laugh with my hubby. When it’s time to push, it wasn’t painful for me just really really tiring as it took me 30-45 mins to push as my baby is not in the ideal position. I was literally breathless, super shag after delivery. In any case, try not to google so much in detail or watch delivery video. Just go with the flow on that day, you’ll be fine!

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