hey fiona, in my experience this is what i have to say you can never tell anyone really what birth is like unless you go through it yourself i just went through it with my sis inlaw told her its not a walk in the park i wont lie to you its the worst pain eva that you will eva go through in your life in most cases but after your first it gets easyier she didnt believe me and she had a really rough time poor girl scared off for life she is haha not trying to scare you just being realistic she also said she is totally against all pain relief but she had everything,lol.
Poor thing is really struggling being a new mum but she will get through it she just had a real rough time with the midwife she was so nasty so dont listen to a midwife if she sais this is right this is wrong with your baby you do what you feel is best for your baby,so she has low self esteem but she will get there cause she is a great auntie and ive tried what ever i can to help her, just remember to breath away the pain and squeeze the hell out of your partners hand lol, youll be fine just keep thinking you will see your baby soon yay,you never know you could be one of the lucky ones and have a great birth, fingers crossed hey and good luck.
Ebonee