Anxiety about childbirth

I had a cervix check two days prior to delivery. I went home and did mile circuit next morning and walked the entire day. I had anterior placenta and didnt feel much except pressure. I started having tight belly and pressure to where i couldnt sit or lay. Went in i was 6.5cm at that point. I was nervous and anxious. What helped was a warm bath and some distractions such as watching tv or listening to hypnobirth podcast. Once i had epidural i took a nap for a bit then they came in popped my water and i had my boy out about 16min later with a couple pushes.

Best thing i can say is to just try to relax and dont tense up if u can help it with contractions. Practice breathing techniques.

You got this mama!! 🙏🫶

I would just stop watching for any single sign of labor. Honestly once you LL be in labor you LL know it. Just relax, rest, sleep, eat well, have a few walks,... You can't control much during labor you LL just follow what your body is totally able to do (I recommend to have a birth plan so you know what you want. Plan A, plan B and plan C if needed. ). It's also ok to feel anxious, just try not to let your anxiety take over your calm if possible. You can also keep yourself a little busy. Have a lunch with friends, a talk with family, a walk with the dog or whatever makes you feel like time is not so slow.

Rest, hydrate, relax your mind and body. I was anxious before having my first baby but you know what I realized? That’s what our bodies are made for! You can do this mama and you will!