Afraid to give birth!

I am currently 29wks and the reality of birth is just hitting me :grimacing: I am suddenly SUPER nervous about the labour and birth, particularly the pain aspect. My pain tolerance isn’t very high. I was planning unmedicated but now I’m realizing that may not be a good idea for me. Should I consider an epidural??

Has anyone else struggled with pre-birth anxiety?? Any book/podcast recommendations??? I need some seasoned parents to reassure me it’s all gonna be okay lolol :sob: :sob: :sob: Also pls dont recommend therapy, I see a counsellor regularly (next appt isnt until next week though).

Also, if you got an epidural, what was that like? :face_with_peeking_eye:

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