I am sure that its very common to be freaking out about approaching labour and birth, but I am terrified of it. I really want my baby boy more than anything, but scared something will happen to him or he will get hurt during labour and birth. I am scared I wont be able to cope and scared that something will go wrong.
I would love to hear from you gals who have some positive comments and encouraging words for us terrified first timers!
When I had my first baby, I was being induced and I was so freaked out I needed pethidine *before* labour even started!!! I was barely twenty years old, and i'd had little preparation. I was terrified. I am not a good person with pain so I was not at all sure that I would cope at all.

In the end, it was wonderful. It was hard work, and yeah, it hurt. Most labours work out well, most babies turn out fine, and there's no need to think yours won't. And if you really feel you can't manage, there is pain relief for you. Avoid reading bad labour stories, delight in the amazing job your body has done and concentrate on the wellness of your pregnancy!