The fact is, most of us don’t get off scot-free during pregnancy. We ache, we pain, we compensate, we stretch (your rectus ab muscle will stretch 115%!), we weaken. And then, we are supposed to do the most extraordinarily, physically demanding thing we’ve ever done: GIVE BIRTH! Here’s the good news: these body-altering events can be made easier.

Fact: labour and delivery are synonymous with pain and fear. Every pregnant woman knows this (feels this!). Especially for a first time mumma, the fear factor is usually pretty strong. And rightfully so - you're venturing into completely unchartered waters. There is no trailer, no dress rehearsal, for labour and delivery. And society (TV, movies, etc) loves to show us just how painful birth is. The fear factor is real. But it doesn’t have to be. This is how to prepare for a fearless birth.