Has anyone come across a local calm birth or hypnobirth class? I had an emergency cesarean last time after going to 8cm dilation due to foetal distress and am pregnant with my second now. Not that I think it contributed, but in retrospect I realise that I didn't really breath when I had a contraction and can't help thinking that I may feel more in control this time if I have some sort of strategy for getting through each contraction rather than just curling my toes up . I'm really hoping for a successful VBAC this time.
HeathiePie read Birth Skills by Juju Sundin, I just finished it & feel much more prepared.
It teaches you about your bodies natural pain relieving hormones, how to utilise them through breathing and movement etc. It's a really good read