I have found Hypnobabies hypnosis audio tracks to make me very relaxed. The more relaxed your muscles are, the more the uterus can do its job during birth. Fear causes pain because adrenaline causes tension in the uterus. Ive seen videos of women giving birth calmly squatting like a hen laying an egg. Birthing is like going to the bathroom. Your body waits until your mind is clear & muscles are relaxed.

and i did research on labor so i knew what to expect

its okay girl what helpes me through all of it is just focusing on the fact i will get to meet my baby i was overwhelmed with so much excitement all of the scary stuff was worth it

Don't worry everything will be ok ! Keep your head up mommy