I wish I had read New Active Birth.

I wish I knew that sitting in the car and lying on my back would be the worst positions to be in. And that I should not make any decision about pain relief while in those positions.

I wish I knew that upright positions (for me the best was kneeling and leaning forward) helped open the pelvis and therefore progress labour, as well as being far more comfortable.

I wish I knew that my labour would be quicker than they were telling me.

I wish I knew how much better it felt after giving birth to have not had an epidural and be mobile.

Lucky I knew all this the second time (well except for knowing how much better it would feel afterwards).

Gracie, my best advice to you is to read up and be prepared and informed. Best of luck, I have read some of your other posts and I think you are going to be just fine.