Well part of me agrees with your dr - labour did suck, and it hurt, and the epidural for me just ended up happening, despite the fact I wanted a completely natural birth! Maybe next time....

I had alot of anxiety about my labour from about 34 weeks I think, to the point I was having panic attacks and couldn't sleep. It was just horrible, and one of the scariest things ever.

From my experience, you just have to let go, and know you'll do it, and while its great having a supportive OB, many of us who go through the public system dont have that luxury (of choosing I mean) so we go with what we get.

My experience with the drs and midwives during my labour was great, and several times we laughed through it. I was actually told off for laughing when the forceps were being inserted!! Ouch!

No matter how our birth experiences end up, they should be positive in our minds, regardless of how they were planned. If you end up having a c/s, that isnt failure. Its just how it worked out. So hopefully you can do some of the things that the others have suggested here for you condition, and it will make a difference to you. But if it doesn;t, and in a coupl eof weeks time you still have a healthy baby regardless of the birthing process, thats OK too. There is enough to worry about getting your bundle home and the following months, that you should try to go with the flow as much as possible now.

Best wishes - I hope it all turns out the way you want it to!

Fi