Labour nerves!!

Hi All!

I'm due for induction on Thursday and feeling really nervous about the whole labour thing. Looking for some positive first time experiences to help get rid of the nerves, and any advice would be welcomed!

Thanks in advance :D

No advice (yet to go thru it myself) but i wish you all the best :)

Hi Karla - I had my first bubs 7 months ago - and I too was quite nervous about labour. I had a fantastic experience - mainly due to knowing what to expect (as much as possible), knowing my options (regarding labour choices ie pain relief) and thanks to an awesome team of midwives and my OB.

It was an experience like no other :) but I'd do it again tomorrow!

Just trust yourself and your body - make informed choices (BellyBelly has some great articles and info) and make sure you surround yourself with people who understand the type of birth YOU want. For example I definitely did not want a c/s or to be induced (I was offered both) and my birth plan (do you have one?) was quite specific about my wishes. Whilst it didn't go quite to plan - I felt like I had options and some control.

Good luck - for me the best part of labour was the end of being pregnant - I hated the last trimester - hope you are holding your bubba in you8r arms soon,

:hug:

Kylie

All i can say is listen to your body and stay positive, go in with as much knowledge as you can without knowing the ins and outs of EVERY book.. lol, labour is never what you think it will be and i'm not sure anyone can truly prepare.

My 1st DD was born at home, i was alone on the bathroom floor on the phone to 000 and my mum and to make things worse she was breach... if i can get through that you can get through anything.
https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...ome-birth.html


We women are amazing beings and can get through anything just to hold that gorgeous little bundle.

GL with it all, i'm sure you will do perfectly!

wow i just wanted to say that to give birth on bathroom floor is scary enough let alone being breech too thats amazing bet you wont for get that labour in a hurry :D

Hi Karla,

I was induced and maaaan I remember how terrified I was!!! I got through it though, and had the natural birth I wanted.

I think its important to believe in yourself and be confident, Controlfreak had some great advice for you there. Have a birth plan and discuss it with your support person and midwife so you know your options. Try to get some rest the night before! Best of luck!! It is scary, but that moment you hold your Baby in your arms will make it all worth it.

:hug:

Thanks everyone!

It's been a week now and I can't believe it's all happened and over! I had 3 hours sleep the night before, not really enough but it was better than nothing. My waters were broken at 8am, drip in at 9am, having regular strong contractions by 1pm. Only I barely felt them!! I just felt my stomach tighten and stuff, it was a little uncomfortable but not hurty at all. Until about 4pm! LOL!! Still they weren't too bad.Had half a shot of pethidine at about 6pm and my little girl in my arms at 7:38pm!:dance: Normal birth, no tearing and was home by lunch time the next day! It was a hard day but totally worth it and no where near as bad as I thought it would be.

Now the hard part really starts though! Having trouble getting used to the new little person I brought home from the hospital with me, but I'm sure that it will get easier!;)

Great to hear everything went well... And congrats on your daughter:clap:

congratulations karla:psounds like a perfect labour:clap::dance: enjoy those sleepless nites but all worth it isnt it;)
well done!!!!!

Congratulations Karla!

congrats karla!

those first weeks i found completely crazy - it took me a while to get used to having a little person around & was a total spin out. i think you get so used to being PG that when it's actually over & you finally have your baby that it's almost hard to believe!

Karla so pleased to hear it went so well for you! I'm facing induction on Monday at 42w and I loved to read about your good experience. Welcome to your litle girl! :)

AliB, I have a few friends who have been induced too and they have said that they wouldn't have it any other way. My auntie has had 7 kids, was induced for 4 of them and actually requests to be induced now cos she prefers it to natural. Good luck for Monday!! I hope it all goes well for you :hug:

Congratulations Karla!!!
So glad to hear it all went well for you. Best of luck with you and your Bub :)