PP, I think the biggest difference for me second time around was that I was more prepared. My first birth was relatively easy, but I didn't know the things I really needed to know to have a drug free birth which is what I had wanted. So when pg the second time I read New Active Birth and knew how to position myself etc to help achieve the birth I wanted. The extra knowledge came in very handy, especially as my labour was so quick I had no time for pain relief. So just as well I could get myself into a comfy position which helped with the pain and helped bub out!!
So I guess the best thing (other than DS of course) that I got from my first birth, was to know what I didn't know if that makes sense. And then definitely second time was better.
Mantaray!
It is good to hear that the 2nd time was better (and faster lol).
I had a drug free birth as my established labour was 2 hours and in the back of an ambulance... so having a labour in hospital (in the hope i make it there if it gets quicker) will be very different as i might have the oppurtunity for therapies such as aromatherpay and massage (plus having DH there would be nice.. as he wasnt allowed to ride in the ambulance with me last time).
Its strange although i have done it b4 i am wondering now what it will be like in a 'normal situation' if that makes sense
Mine was quicker and easier and I had a much better recovery second time round too. I agree with MantaRay, that it has a lot to do with being more prepared and knowledgable.
For me the labour itself was easier, shorter..BUT much much more painful. I had stitches both time and recovery was longer the 2nd time (and i has less stitches and was only 1st degree tear opposed to 2nd degree first tiem round).
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Was it easier or harder 2nd time around?
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