I became a mum at the age of 42. I was not considered high risk.

I was going to be allowed to go 10 days over - just like everyone else at the hossy I went to. I gave birth at 38/4. I went into labour spontaneously, had a 17 hour labour with almost 2 hours of that being 2nd stage. In the end they had to give me Syntocin as my contractions were receding. Bub was vacced out a few minutes later.

It was never suggested that I'd need a C section. I am only 5 foot 1 & still managed to deliver a 7 pound 13 ounce bub vaginally - yes with a little help but I was exhausted by then and needed it.