Gulp. It's really happening. And somehow I managed to get through the majority of this pregnancy without even thinking about it. Yep, in three ish weeks (middie thinks I have bub at 36ish weeks based on prev 35 and 36 weekers), I will need to push a baby out of my vagina. When I put it like that, I remember that a degree of psychological preparation might help to perform such a feat as peacefully as possible.

First birth I read everything I could get my hands on from day dot and went to a brilliant birth class. Second birth I had some great debriefs and chats with a certain awesome (then-student) midwife, and listened to some birth relaxation stuff. This time... I've barely thought about it. No birth plan, though I know my midwife understands my wishes and beliefs completely, no visualization, relaxation, yoga... nothing.

So I wake up this morning, nesting urges creeping up on me, and I'm stuck in 'I'm not ready'. I haven't found the zone, I have no music, no picture of peaceful birth in my mind... and I feel vulnerable to losing control and getting swept away by fear like I was in DDs birth.

So help me 'swot'. I need a study plan. For my body and my psyche.
How would you go about preparing yourself for birth in such a short period? Any reccomndations on tracks I might download (I'm thinking maybe I should look at hypnobirth stuff??) or things I should be thinking through? Any words of wisdom or encouragement would be greatly appreciated! xox