I'd imagine a quick birth would be a shock to the system in a lot of ways. DD's was 6 hours, I liked that length. I'd really like 3-4 hours, I think that would be perfect. I'm sure I'll have a 14 hour labour now that I've said that haha.
i only got into my pool 10 mins ish before baby arrived (have to check my notes), and it was still absolutely awesome and relaxing and a mindshift for me. i also hung out there for quite awhile after. if i ever go again, i would try to get it sorted earlier but i thought i would be in for a longer birth, and DH was quite nonchalant.
if you didn't want a birth pool, maybe get some mats for the shower floor or in your regular bath, if you have one.
I made it to sydney for the saturday 'childbirth on the fringe'. i decided to just fly up and back on the same day. i didn't get to see Jen, but hopefully one day we will catch up! kids calling but will tell you about it when i get some time.
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