Kirsty_lee, it is very scary especially being a first time mum, you dont know what to expect. What I found helped me during labour was keeping as positive as possible and like ellibugs said, keep reminding yourself about how close you are and say comments out loud like "Thats one less contraction that I have to go through" It sounds corny but believe me the things you will come out with during labour hehe. I found the second I started to doubt myself and think oh my gosh I cant do this, the pain intensified. Have drugs if you need to. Having a baby is not a competition, if you think you need an epidural (which is a scary looking needle but really doesnt hurt at all) then go for it. Best of luck you can do it!!