Fear of giving birth

It's probably what many pregnant women worry about most: How much will labour hurt? Real moms and a doctor explain what to expect when it comes to contractions.

For nine months, everyone asks about your due date, your cravings and whether it's a boy or a girl. But nobody tells you these details about giving birth.

For her second baby, this mom knew she wanted to have a planned home birth. A team of midwives, her husband and a trusty playlist helped her through labour while her three-year-old son slept soundly upstairs.

The blood, the pain, the unknown. I am really not sure I can do this whole giving birth to a baby thing.

If you're interested in choosing a planned C-section, your doctor should talk to you about the risks and benefits, and respect your right to decide.