The experience a woman has during childbirth can greatly affect her adjustment to postpartum. If that experience is a negative one, for instance due to having unrealistic expectations caused by being misinformed, she may experience postpartum depression. This qualitative study explored the childbirth expectations of nulliparous women receiving prenatal care at a hospital-based clinic. Semi-structured interviews were used and focused on participants' expectations and how their expectations were formed. The results show that none of these women participated in childbirth education classes and instead relied on more informal sources, including family, friends, and mass media. Despite their informal nature, however, some of these sources may be appropriate for patients who cannot afford attending classes. With consideration for the advancement of technology and increased access to information, the results of this study will provide health care providers with information about possible resources pregnant women may be using to prepare for childbirth.