DS1 I went into labour naturally at 36 weeks
DS2 I went in to be induced at 39 weeks, pessary wasn’t inserted properly but was already beginning to dilate so they left me to it and I laboured naturally with a short labour. 4 hours from first twinge to baby being born. 43 minutes of actual established labour.
I’m 31 weeks with #3 and I know labours and births are so unpredictable. I’m keen to avoid induction (prone to high blood pressure near the end of pregnancy so my consultant has said induction is a possibility).
Also concerned about DP missing the birth if labour is faster than no.2. I know this is probably unlikely even with restrictions but there is nothing I won’t worry about.
Baby is measuring quite big so I’m hoping she can make an appearance a week or two early but I have a feeling she’ll stay put, which is fine as long as she doesn’t cause too much damage on the way out.
Another thing I’m worried about is after both my previous 2 babies I’ve either had retained placenta or blood clot that has caused massive bleeds and both times been quite traumatic to rectify. I know it won’t necessarily happen again but because DS2 came out so quickly I was told that was a possible reason for the massive bleed. I’m trying to mentally prepare myself as much as possible.
Anyway I’d love to hear your labour / birth stories for #3 and if / how they differed from previous births.