Nothing can prepare you for giving birth but forewarned is forearmed as they say. I found that the breathing techniques used in my local pregnancy relaxation class helped me to get a handle on the pain and the fact that I'd read so many books about each stage of labour meant that while I was nervous I knew roughly what to expect.
As far as planning the birth goes Stand and Deliver by Emma Mahony is a good read as it contains lots of honest advice along with a selection of positive birth stories. The fact that it's funny as well is a bonus. Buy now
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Good Luck!
Claire Johnson (The Baby Maze Ltd)