Question : How can I prepare for childbirth abroad?

The Pink Kit, one of the best resources available (www.birthingbetter.com) is a multi-media kit of birthing skills, to prepare your body and mind for birth.  There are other programs, such as The Bradley Method, Hypnobirthing, and a wonderful audio program you can order directly from a local childbirth educator, rachel@rachelyellin.com  Learning and practicing skills with your partner in your own home is the best preparation, since you are expanding awareness and gaining new knowledge that is accompanied by the felt sense of mastery.  You will go into labor with confidence and the ability to manage yourself in any circumstance.