Alone during labour

[lizzy98]

So there's two potential dads one of which was my partner up until last week (he always knew) now both of them don't seem interested in the baby and my best friend lives 3hours away and doesn't drive. Has anyone else been through labour in these circumstances? Did you just hope one of them stepped up or am I better off preparing to do this by myself. Also how would I get to the hospital?

I think it's best to prepare to do it without them as they don't sound like much support! However it hasn't got to be alone? Do you have any friends or family who can support you and be around close to your due date to take you to hospital when the time comes? Best of luck, it will work out for you in the end. Make your midwives aware of your situation, they will support you during labour at least x

Just wanted to say that while I had my partner there, I pretty much just wanted to be left alone. I didn’t want to be touched, didn’t want anybody rubbing my back etc and didn’t want or need any encouragement.

I appreciate having somebody and not wanting them is not the same as your situation, but hope it might offer a bit of reassurance.