Quick labours?

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JennH · 20/01/2004 18:40

I had my first in 5 hrs (in labour at 2, E out by 7.15) and when i had her everyone was amazed at how quickly i did give birth. The MW said next time i would have to be monitered because i would probably give birth even more quickly (in 2 hours or so). Now obviously i am glad i have nice quick labours, BUT I am worried about having a baby in 2 hours, i personally don't want home births...I asked my HV and she muttered about being admitted before the birth but she wasn't very helpful.

Anyone else heard of this?

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littlerach · 20/01/2004 19:07

I am pregnant with second. DD was born quickly - she was prem and I didn't realsie I was n labour. Whilst my contractions started about 20 hrs before she arrived, I didn't go to hospital until I really hurt!! On examination, I was 2 cm dilated, dh went home to get bag, 30 mins later I was 9 cms and ready to go into delivery room!! DD arrived some time later.
This time I have to see a consultant as my local is a community hospital, and do not have facilities for prem babies, but due to my speedy dilation, there is concern that I wouldn't make it to the main one.
My mw has also said that the second is usually quicker - we shall see!!!

Enid · 20/01/2004 19:01

I had a 2 hour second labour - we live about 20 mins drive from the hospital and I gave birth to dd2 20 mins after we arrived.

It was fine but shocking how quickly things got serious - I woke up with vague pains at 2.10am and dd2 born at 4.15am.

How far are you from hospital?

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