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Easing Expectant Fears
How to Relax and Enjoy Your Pregnancy
By Kendeyl Johansen
Melina Williams of New York City, says that when she was pregnant, people loved to walk up and tell her their labor horror stories. "It seems kind of funny now, but they had me scared when I was pregnant," she says.
Dr. Bittle encourages pregnant women to draw a boundary for people wanting to recount negative experiences. "The likelihood of the same bad experience happening to you is tiny. There's no reason to get upset about something that probably won't happen," she says.
It's a good idea for women to prepare for labor by discussing it with trusted friends and family members. Yes, labor complications exist, but many women will tell you about their easy deliveries.
Finding a health care practitioner you trust and can talk to will help ease anxiety, and attending pregnancy and childbirth classes will ease fear of the unknown. But what about those scary labor pains? "Find out what helps you relax before delivery and prepare yourself by practicing relaxation," says Dr. Bittle.
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