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Will I poach my baby?

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purplewoofer · 29/04/2013 10:15

Started having contractions at midnight, varies around 10 minutes. Have been using a hot water bottle for pain relief but slightly concerned about baby's head getting too hot! Bottle is not boiling and wrapped in a towel. Am I just being daft?! Yes this is my first!!

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ReallyTired · 29/04/2013 10:22

I love a birth thread. First time mums are allowed to be a bit daft. A hot water bottle is fine as a mild form of pain relief. Unless you want to use TENS then a warm bath can really help as well.

Good luck with your labour and I hope everything goes well.

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purplewoofer · 29/04/2013 10:30

Thanks! It is not too bad at the moment, midwife said it will get worse and can go in for days which is something to look forward to!

Sadly no bath, only a shower!

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catlady1 · 29/04/2013 10:33

I spent most of my pregnancy boiling myself alive in the bath, and my dd is perfectly fine :) and incidentally she loves having a bath herself, which makes my life a lot easier.

Keep us updated! Grin

TeamEdward · 29/04/2013 10:35

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ReallyTired · 30/04/2013 20:40

purplewoofer have you had your baby yet?

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