As the baby is preparing to come out, the mother also needs to prepare for delivering the baby.

If you have not registered with any hospital for the delivery, it is time that you do so now. It is a good idea to take a tour of the hospital and become accustomed to some of the doctors and nurses. Pre-registration at the hospital and providing them with all your insurance details can save you valuable time just in case you need rush when you are already in labor!

It is also a good time to arrange for someone who can drive you to the hospital, if your partner may not be reachable just in case. Having a person who can be a backup driver can ease your anxiety a bit. Keep a list of the phone numbers you need to reach to in case you happen to be alone at home when the time comes.

The maximum anxiety one might have is about labor. Even though thousands of women deliver everyday, there is always some anxiety about how you would be able to keep yourself focussed and have a safe delivery. The nurses in the delivery room would ask you for breathing in certain patterns during the contractions so that you can bear the pain and help the baby push down through the birth canal. It is a good idea to join classes where you can practice breathing and pushing the way you would be required to during labor.

The classes are not just for the mother. The partner who would accompany the mother in the delivery room should also participate in the classes so that he can help the mom and provide the necessary support.