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24 weeks pregnant today, DH in a different country for birth, getting emotional!

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noor265 · 14/07/2014 16:57

Hello Ladies
Just looking to see if anyone has delivered without their partner - I mean when he wasn't in the country or area. Unfortunately my DH will be working abroad and cannot be there for the birth due to contractual issues so from 7 months I will be on my own (with my Mum etc). I am starting to feel very emotional about this! What advice do you have for keeping him involved and getting through this time?

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JennyBlueWren · 14/07/2014 20:52

No experience of this but would it be possible to video the birth? Or use skype/facetime?

Thurlow · 14/07/2014 20:55

I did quite a bit of labour with just the midwife. I know that doesn't cover everything but it was a significant portion, and it was fine - it was actally better and calmer than when DP was there.

You haven't said why your DH will be away, but have you thought about posting on the Forces Wives thread? I imagine there will be people there who will have some experiences that could help.

PopcornFrenzy · 14/07/2014 21:41

My DP was away in afghan for the birth of our DS, it was fine as I had my sister and mum with me. I took lots of photos and luckily he managed to phone me whilst I was still in hospital.

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