The only thing that shocked me and I still remember chasing the midwife down the corridor in a panic. Was blood clots, not all women get them but they are quite normal, I never new about them and had a rather large one I hit panic about.

I was lucky with no tearing but my daughter grazed me, I would recommend to take Ural with you to the take the acidity out of your urine, otherwise like me you'll end up in tears. (Some hospitals provide this but not all)

Track pants are a must, anything loose and comfy!

I also went Hypo, after birth (Natural no drugs), but I was bouncing around from excitement I think!

Best of Luck for your upcoming Birth!!!!!!!