Hi, I am 7 to 8 months pregnant. Just need to rant out how I feel... I start to worry about labour pain as I decided to opt for normal delivery as I heard a lot of side effect on epidural, but I don't know if I can even handle the labour pain (I have low tolerance for pain) I also worry that how my in laws will be involving in my life. I kind of hate it when my FIL and SIL only asked about baby and how they going to pamper him when he is out. But the whole pregnancy I was taken care by my own family and my in laws they did nothing at all.. I feel really sad when they only care about the baby that's why I worry after I give birth I have no control over my own baby. My SIL, she is single and like to involve herself in my husband life. She tell my husband to ask me to endure the normal delivery without using anything anesthetic or else he have to pay more money. She is more worry about her brother spend on my labour. I just get so irritated by my In laws. I did not tell my husband because I don't want him having a hard time between his family and me. So I get myself feeling so lost, worry and sad. Sorry for the long post. I just need to rant it out.

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I understand how you feel and agree with Siti's suggestion. It is common to feel anxious about your upcoming birth if you are not mentally prepared. Often, we hear so much about the horror stories of others and it often put more fear in you. Let other's birth experience be theirs and put your focus on preparing to welcome your baby in a safe and gentle way. You can consider learning relaxation techniques to ease the pain. Not every woman experience labour pain. Some describe their feeling as a tightening sensation. These are the women who put their focus on welcoming their baby with love. HypnoBirthing and Bradley method of childbirth can be helpful. You and your husband can learn as a team to welcome your precious little one into your arms and enjoy your labour. All the best to you.

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