Were you scared beforehand and how did you remedy that?

[Arcadia]

I have some fear, but I can't name why exactly. I mentioned this to my midwife and she said 'of course you're scared...birth is huge'. So after that I feel accepting that fear is part of the process. The contractions don't scare me at all, it's the ring of fire stage that really rattled me with dd...I honestly thought I was tearing in two...but she came very quickly and with her hands at her face, so I think that impacted it.

Anita diamond wrote a great poem in 'the red tent' about fear in labour...I will try and find it for you.

[Arimeh]

Anita diamond wrote a great poem in 'the red tent' about fear in labour...I will try and find it for you.

I would love to read that if you are able to find it.

Thanks for everyone for sharing, its sooo much better to know that you share a common fear with other people instead of feeling all alone!