I delivered my recent on Feb 2023. But, if you are speaking from experience, both kids exceed EDD. Didn't go as plan for labour. But, all was smooth and both kids are healthy. If you are first time mum, it is nervous. For me, I follow my motherly instinct, calm my mind and my heart, breathing technic must be good. No panic (if you are panic, you will be more anxious, can't focus well). Don't lift up your butt when you push neither make noises. First labour husband was not with me but my second he is with me. If you have high pain tolerance level, good for you. But if you can't and you need to take in jab on thigh, gas, epidural, then take it. Do not suffer and be too long in labour. Why? Anything can happened to you and baby. As much as possible to avoide C section. All the best!! Remember in the ward just doctor, midwife, nurse, you and spouse. Do it together and finish the labour well.