Needle phobia + pregnant?

I have an extreme needle phobia, actually go catatonic around needles. I have a 2 year old and another child on the way. Trust me, when you are in labor, you won't notice the needle, even if you do have a reaction the doctors can handle it. I know the blood tests are horrible but every last second is worth it when you hold that baby. The doctors will perform a C-section if need be, but even with a painless labor (mine was and it was done naturally) the doctors waited as long as they could before giving me the IV and by that point my full concentration was on breathing and not breaking my husbands hand :). Just ask your doctor when the time comes to wait as long as possible, if the nurses are good you won't even realize they gave you a needle.