3rd pregnancy, should I expect a quick labour?

[BekZ]

If I had a dollar for everytime someone has told me that I best to the hospital quickly with this baby I'd be rich.

My first DD was born after 7 hours of active labour, DD2 was born within 3 hours. Should I be betting on a quick labour this time around?

I am kinda freeked out a bit because DH now works 1 hour away and we have moved further away from the hospital.

[DaintreeDream]

I have no personal experience however, my SIL 's first DD was a labour of 5 hours, she has just birthed my nephew and the labour was 1 and a half hour.

Not sure if this much help.

Deanne.

[alioops]

Every baby is different and every labour is different. Many 2nd, 3rd ect babies do came faster that their older siblings because your body knows what to do, but there are guarantees. My second took 20 minutes longer than my 1st, but she was posterior. We have estimated approximately 3 hours for DD3, but won't know for sure until it happens. Just make sure there is someone clse by that can rush you there if need be.

[[M]umma[M]ia]

Expect the un - expected. Saying u will have a quicker labour is like saying u will win the lottery, really no one knows, except ur bub.

[visitor1]

My 3rd was by far the quickest (3 hours 30 mins)

#1 was 10 hours 25 mins
#2 was 6 hours 14 mins

[sweetpea678]

I was induced with all mine so not sure if that makes a difference.

1st 171/2 hours active labour,
2nd 3hrs 45min active labour
3rd 3hrs 30 min active labour.

[Inertia]

The Actual labour does get quicker. 3 hours still has a lot of scope.

To give you an idea of how much, my sisters 1st labour was 30 minutes. Its called Premiate labour. Her next was about 20, and with the 3rd baby she got to the hospital (10 minutes away) sat down on the bed and had the baby.

She has not made it to the hospital since.

Yes - I am horribly jealous because she doesn't even get warning! They call it worrisome - I call it lucky!