What to do to lower my anxiety during labor.

Question

I suffered from IBS and during my pregnancy I haven't been able to take my medicine (personal option bc there is not enough research in pregnant women). I have to make sure that there is no food before I visit my OBGyn. Otherwise I'll have diahrrea. 
I'm 32 weeks, so the day is coming. I'm trying to research what can I do during labor to lower my anxiety. Music, aromatherapy, etc. I'm afraid that it will be so bad that will lead me to a c section (something that I dont want). 
I'll appreciate any suggestions that can help me.

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I have had IBS for 6 years.... it all started after I had my oldest... my dr has always told me Imodium is safe... 3rd pregnancy and so far no problems due to Imodium...  wish I could be "fixed" it'd be nice to not have this problem day in and day out... :(

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Have you heard of VSL3?  It's a super strong probiotic.  It's sold without a prescription but they keep it in the fridge in the pharmacy.  I've had IBS for about 16 years and had to stop taking my prescription when I started TTC.  I started the VSL3 instead and no joke, I am like 97% cured.  It's been like a miracle for me.  It's totally safe to take during pregnancy.

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I'm fairly sure that they can prescribe something, like an as needed medication during labor. Just don't forget to bring this up with your doctor. And be adamant and clear it's not like just the normal pre labor jitters.

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for me, I was so scared in my last month of pregnancy that I couldn't ever sleep. I was anxious all the time. then come to find my last doctor's appointment I suspected my water may be leaking but never had any contractions so they tested and confirmed and I was at the hospital an hour later to be induced but once I actually got there I wasn't nervous at all. I was so focused on the contractions that I was probably the furthest thing from nervous. might not be that way for everyone but that's how it was for me.

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Following this. I have an anxiety disorder so mine is through the roof also. Hopefully we'll find something that helps us 🙏🏻

What to do to lower my anxiety during labor.

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