Sorry to have posted twice in a short space of time. I'm just trying to get my head together.
I was very naive in the beginning of pregnancy. Didn't understand much about it and thought I could stroll in to hospital, ask for a water birth and things would likely be hunky dory. I was silly to think that at 26 years old and very active/healthy I was immune to complications (yes, stupid of me...).
It's now looking like I won't be able to go to MLU, of potentially have a water birth, and could end up with a c section which was my worst case scenario as I have no help after the birth.
Can anyone recommend ways that I can make the whole birth experience more ok? Aka did you make a playlist? Or have home comforts?
I really want to do what I can to ensure that the birth is not traumatic and as an OCD and GAD sufferer, I'm still struggling with the 'out of control' aspect. I know it won't be enjoyable as such but I am worried it'll be a trauma which will cause my anxiety to heighten.
Any advice or words of wisdom from experienced mums/midwives?