Perhaps a GOOD birth group or class would help you then so you are much more prepared? There is a cycle of fear, tension and pain that is created when we are frightened or tense in labour but we can work to avoid that. When we are safe and supported, in darkened space and able to move instinctively, our bodies produce many chemicals and hormones called endorphins which move us into a state like a trance. We birth much more happily and safely in that birth trance which some women call labourland. You can do it too! \/