I've heard labor is different from everyone, but I've heard it is quite painful. I've been through alot of hurt in my life and my approach was to do just deal with it. But birthing a baby seems like a big deal. I just want to do every thing I can for a healthy baby. I want to have no pain medication. I would like to be able to use the tub or shower as well. I have really bad anxiety. It has been a big problem for me when I have shortness of breath and I take meds for it. The father hasn't really been around and no one in my family really calms me. I just want tips on things I can do and try in a hospital setting to deal with pain and anxiety.

Thanks in advance.