Full term with baby #3. Last two were born at home. We used to live 10 minutes from the hospital/birth centre.
Hoping for a home birth again but we've moved to a more rural area with reduced midwife capacity so am mentally preparing myself that a hospital stay is more likely (esp with the school holidays!) Unfortunately this is a minimum 40 minutes journey along windy, pot hole filled country lanes.
The idea of sitting upright through what is likely to be several surges doesn't thrill me. 😭 I usually walk/keep upright throughout, or sometimes on all fours with a ball.
I've heard nothing but horror stories about labouring in a car and I'm feeling increasingly anxious about the possibility. Largely because of the discomfort and distance but also DH is fabulous when all is calm, not so much if I am visibly in pain or panicking. Then he tends to panic 🤦🏼♀️
Anyone have any tips, tricks or words of encouragement please? Is there anything I can do to prepare/make the car more manageable?