I read A LOT - sheila kitzinger, janet balaskas, articles on BB etc. I had a mother who birthed all three of us naturally so i believe being raised believing that birth is natural made a huge impression on my psyche. We did the hypnobirthing course and the best thing was my water birth. As soon as i got into the tub i got enormous relief. Our labour was 4 hours 20 mins with no drugs, no tearing nothing. It was perfect.

p.s perinial massage from 34 weeks every second day!