Little girls can have a weird little period- so don't freak out (as I did) if you see blood in the nappy- most likely normal (always mention it to HV though).
That breastfeeding is the hardest and most painful thing I've done- I used to say I'd rather go through labour every day than feed 10 times a day.
That breastfeeding shouldn't be painful once established- and if it is seek help asap- NCT breastfeeding counsellors, HVs, feeding team at hospital, baby cafes etc.
That midwives and docs and HVs are not trained to look for tongue ties- which can be a cause of crazy painful breastfeeding. If you suspect tongue tie is causing a feeding issue always push for a second and third opinion and ask to be referred to the tongue tie clinic or go private and have it checked.
That combi feeding can be a brilliant way to keep up breastfeeding and also take some pressure (and pain!) off you and your nips.
That colostrum harvesting before birth was the greatest prep I ever did for having a baby. Came well into its own when we had serious issues feeding in first few days and baby was dropping weight way above the 'normal' parameters.
That my best post natal purchase would be this weird squeezy bottle to use with warm water to spritz my bits after having a wee, so I didn't need to drag dry toilet paper against my poor stitches. Get them on amazon for like a tenner!
Buy moist toilet tissue/wipes for that first post natal poo- a godsend if you have stitches.
Hypnobirthing techniques were one of the best ante natal things I worked on.
Carb load in early labout- wholewheat pasta etc. if you're in for a long labour you will be gratefull!
It's ok to tell midwives to back off a bit if their endless checks are putting you off your labouring game.
It isn't a birth plan- it is birth preferences.
You can still have a positive birth even if things don't go as you hoped/imagined.
Wishing you all the best of luck with it! You'll be amazing!