That's exactly why I didn't go to those classes.

Don't stress though. You can do it.

If the pain gets too much you can get pain relief.

If intervention is required you could be like me and be eternally grateful that someone was stepping in to help get your bub out. I did not expect to feel that way if things didn't go to plan. I can only comment on a vac extraction - it was by no means the worst part of the labour & was a huge relief once bubs was out.

For me the worst pain was when I was in labour at home. Once I got to hospital I could have gas & peth so they took the edge off. Even though I had a long labour when I look back at it now it just didn't feel that long.

As some others have said the pain does go away when bubs is out but if you do end up with stitches a completely different pain will set in. You wont feel the worst of that until you leave hossy & are moving about & are off the good pills. You can also get some pretty full on pain from your uterus contracting after the birth.

Whatever your experience turns out to be you will think every moment of it was worth it when you look your bub in the eyes.