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Share experiences and get support around labour, birth and recovery.

Cracked ribs @39 weeks - labour

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Pianolin · 20/07/2024 23:36

Coughing from a chest infection has cracked my ribs on left hand side. Confirmed by Dr, went to rule out pulmonary embolism and other potential sources of chest pain. Co-codamol 30mg/500mg for pain relief which I’m using to get some sleep as otherwise lying down is too much.

Not a lot of time to heal so will have to give birth like this. Any tips or advice? Will ask the midwife at due date appointment this week but any practical experiences appreciated.

OP posts:
brw55 · 06/01/2025 14:50

Hi there, I know this was a while ago but just wondering how your birth went and what happened with your cough/rib pain? I’m 39 weeks and in a pretty similar position and stressed about it!

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