You may feel like you don’t need to know that much about the birth process. Midwives and doctors will know how to help you. However, I know from many mothers who have been there that if you know what you are going to encounter in advance, you will be more calm and relaxed during the birth process, and this is what is needed most during the critical moment of labor. The answers to the following 7 questions are what expectant mothers want to know most, and they will make you feel more secure during childbirth. 1. How do I know labor has started? Some women will feel irritable on the day of delivery, which is a clear signal from their body, while others will experience an increased heartbeat.