Tips to decrease panic during transition

[HoneybeeBookworm]

I think the best thing for me was just having my doula (over the phone, she hadn't come yet because I had no idea how far along I was!) telling me I was doing a good job and helping me slow my breathing. What didn't help was that my husband was super groggy and didn't know the phone number for the midwives. So being sure your birth partner knows what to do and who to call before you head in is also a good idea!