Thank you everyone!
@little greeny and @susbo I was wondering what precautions they take to avoid impacting the anal muscles. Were you able to feel calm and confident throughout the process? Did you go into a normal labor process? My doctor mentioned that an epidural is a must, and the goal is just to let the baby "slide out" as slowly as possible. Was that how it was for you?
It still makes me a little nervous! But, time has a way of working these things out.
Thanks for your stories and your help, ladies!