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[quote=Anonymous]10:56 PP here - also, get a pediatrician you trust and like. There's a lot of conflicting advice out there and it can be hard to navigate. Having a doctor I trust and who will listen to and address my concerns has been crucial for my anxiety.

And after reading the comments here about birth experiences - try not to get too focused on one particular type of delivery. The reality is there's a lot you can't control, and different women have different experiences. I was irrationally afraid of the epidural and didn't have too bad of a time going unmedicated, so that was the right choice for me, but that's probably because I got lucky and had a pretty quick labor. It bothered me a lot when random people insisted on an epidural or suggested my preference was because I wanted some sort "natural birth" trophy. Different people have wildly different preferences and experiences and I don't think it does anyone any good to put too much stock in the experiences of others. Do what feels right for you and is medically necessary. [/quote]

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