How do you do it?!

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How is everyone staying calm about labor? Any tips or tricks to be less anxious? 
This will be my first time and I’m so anxious about the pain, not knowing when he’ll come, how I’ll know if it’s the real thing or false labor, etc. I’ve been okay but I worried myself sick last night about so much and really can tell I need to just calm down!

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Second time pregnancy- first time I was very anxious as well. This time I figure pain is temporary and epidurals or IV pain meds are available if needed ☺️

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Hypnobirthing techniques all the way keeping me calm and excited for labour. I'm crap with pain, so I don't know how I will actually be as this is my first birth. However, relaxation, breathing and knowledge is making me feel calm at this time.

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I've been taking a mindful birthing class. But outside of that I've just been reminding myself that I don't have control over some things about my labor. And ultimately, the calmer I can stay, the better for baby.

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I just remember that every single person I've ever met or known has been born, and only a small portion of them by c section. I know I have the power of millions of women who have done it before me. My body was made to do this, and so was yours!

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My first pregnancy was miserable. My second made me feel like I could just keep popping out kids lol. Don’t stress too much. Epidural is great and helps so much. I worried about getting the epidural but it is nothing compared to the pain your in and you will be glad to get it if you plan on doing that route.

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I’ve just tried to remember women have been having babies since the beginning of time. Plus the thought of finally holding and seeing my baby makes me determined to go into labor and handle it like a solder.

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This is my second and honestly I think I’m more stressed out bc I know what’s coming. My first labor and delivery were a breeze, painful, but everything went great. I think I get more nervous now thinking theres no way a nice easy delivery can happen twice 🤣. But just trying to relax and let baby girl do her thing when she’s ready!

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I'm 31w and I have been crazy worried, too! Sometimes, negative thoughts race through my mind about something being wrong with baby or that I may experience complications. My family and friends say these thoughts are normal, but just wish I wasn't so nervous.

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