I'm really scared of birth, I have to have a natural birth and it's kind of terrifying to imagine the pain 😞😣

yeah i understand u because i freak myself out sometimes. but try not to think about it. it something that when ur in pain from labor ur body adapts and starts giving u a drive...u get into a zone..where your ready to withstand pain just to see ur baby healthy.

I was freaked out to but then I read some positive affirmations and just know Your body is made for this, your body knows what to do, every female animal does it, its natural, its a miracle. no worries just think about how good our medical care is in this day and age

It hurts, but manageable. Like @yummycake, said you kind of go into your own world and nothing matters but getting your baby out nice and healthy! Can I ask why you have to have an all natural birth?

i was shot in my back about 7 years back right by my spine where the epidural would go. I have 3 cracked vertebrates & herniated discs and my ob said if i had an epidural id probably be paralyzed 😣

I had a natural birth with my second child. It's true that you're in your own world and you just focus on having the baby. Breathing techniques and squatting helped for me. I labored mostly at home then went to the hospital. 3-4 pushes and he was out. It's amazing how our bodies push on their own to get the baby out when the time comes. You'll do an amazing job ☺

maybe im over thinking it with everyones horror stories about how i will be in labor 17+ hours

I would say if you plan to go all natural labor most of the day at home. Being stuck to a hospital bed makes those pains seem 10 times worse. And when u are at home you can get in and out of the tub or shower or whatever helps you get through those pains

@sarabrewer04 sadly i don't have a choice my doc doesn't feel comfortable giving me an epidural because of the damage it can cause but thats a good idea

my baby loves baths