It is not surprising woman fear child birth, when I am asked about my third labour and birth I describe what a wonderful experience it was and how I loved every minute of feeling my baby come into the world. Yes it hurt, mainly because once again I was lying on my back with loads of panicing people around me (I had, had two previous sections) but I would definitely do it again, next time I will be staying at home.
Anyway when I describe childbirth as a great experience people tend to raise an eyebrow and look at me like I'm mad, if I told them about my first two experiences they would be far more interested I am sure.
If your fear of childbirth is overwhelming you then please get professional help and counselling before you make any decisions.
In the meantime read up on childbirth, look at it as a positive experience. Avoid as much intervention as possible when the time comes, it is very easy to just go with what your midwife tells you. Obviously listen to what she says, smile and then go home and research it to find out pros and cons. For example induction, I firmly believe if baby is not ready to come out induction will lead to a medicalised birth, I think most woman who have experienced it will agree.
This is your first birth so the unknown will be scary. When I have my fourth for what it is worth, I personally will avoid any intervention and stay at home where I can birth my baby in peace . I wish looking back that I had been better informed when I had my first.
Just to repeat, this is the birth of your first baby, it will be fantastic.