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Posted: 29 May 2007 at 11:07pm | IP Logged

Enjoy your pregnancy and get as much rest as you can, Rachel was a september baby and the summer was long and hot.

There is nothing you can do, its out of your control so sit back and enjoy being pregnant. There is nothing like feeling the new life move inside you.

You will be fine hun, Women have been giving brith since the start of time.

Posted: 30 May 2007 at 7:46am | IP Logged

I have given birth 3 times...2 of those deliveries was considered difficult...but in fairness they were ok. (especially with an epidural!)

I have noticed on your previous post...you are young, do you have a good support network? We are always here to answer questions however silly they may seem...we have probably already asked or answered them before!

I agree about getting involved in an anti natal group. It really helped me,books often fail to explain the human side of delivery ie the hormones and feelings associated to giving birth. It would also be good for meeting people, I think we all benefit from friendship. I am sure you are not alone.

Enjoy your pregnancy...try not to worry it will all be worth it! Take care

Posted: 30 May 2007 at 8:31am | IP Logged

hi becki,

im a young mum too but in all honesty it doesnt matter if your 20 or 100,it comes to you i promise,once youv got your little baby in your arms the learning begins and you dont stop learning no matter how many children you have either. ofcourse giving birth is painfull but its how we were designed unfortunately,we can cope with it and as has been said there are so many diff pain relief methods now im sure youl find one your comfortable with. i had a 28hr labour and went through 24 of em at home with no pain relief,just hanging off the sink,dp,mother,bed,bath got me through,lol!! the contractions are the worse id say,i was 8cm dilated once i got to hosp which meant i was almost ready to go,once you get to that stage and are ready to push the pain turns into frustration,or it did for me,you know you have yr baby inside wanting you to get it out,i could feel bronia coming and knew it was down to me to do the work and as tired as you are you have to do it,your body takes over. i know you cant imagine it now but it will come to you and the min your baby is out the pain is fogotton about,you are lucky in that you have your family. if ya have any questions about the gorey stuff dont be embarrased...pm me if ya feel you want to knwo owt. tc xxx lauren xxx

Posted: 30 May 2007 at 9:50am | IP Logged

Hiya Becki,
I'm Amanda, im 25 and i have 4 children.
I had my 1st Son when i was 17 and got pregnant at 16.
My labour was 11 hours which flew by as i was expecting days and days like id heard before off other 1st time mothers!!

I agree with Lauren, it doesnt matter if your 15 or 99, everyone is probably just as scared when its their 1st baby and as no 2 labours are the same, the experience is what you make it to be.

My advice would be to attend the ante-natal clinics and speak to your midwife about all the questions and worries you have, and they will go through everything with you to help you understand all your options.
It honestly wont be as bad as your imagining.
Yes, it hurts, but the pain relief will help you with that and also your midwife will teach you breathing exercises that will also help you to relax because the more stressed out you are about things, the more you'll get worked up during labour.

Take care now and get as much rest in as you can.
I hope you stick around on here as we are all here to give advice and support to those who need it.

Love Amanda
x-x-x

Posted: 30 May 2007 at 11:21am | IP Logged

Hey chick

Ive had two little monsters.  I didnt do ante-natal as I couldnt get the time off work etc.  Im a wimp when it comes to pain, thing is you dont know how much you can tolerate until you actually get there.  If it hurts, and you want pain relief ASK for it dont soldier on without it if you want it if that makes sense.  Thing is all labours are different, but you just have to wait til you get that far.  Its a nightmare the not knowing side of things, but you will be fine.

The only advice I will give you is what my mum told me, and it worked. 

Do as your told when in labour, you are being told things for a reason and youll be fine.

Posted: 30 May 2007 at 11:44am | IP Logged

Hey there, I'm currently just short of 32 weeks with my 5th baby.  I'd be lying if I said childbirth didn't hurt but it's nothing you cant get through.  I've had a natural birth 4 times already but am going back for another.  The pain is something pretty much no one can describe, but its gone as quickly as it started once you have your baby in your arms. 

Women have been giving birth for eternity and these days the pain relief availible is great.  dont dwell on the labour yet, you have half a pregnancy to get through first.  Have a good talk with your MW and discuss all the options.

Posted: 30 May 2007 at 2:05pm | IP Logged

hiya becki and welcome to madmums,

i have 3 kids of which 2 i gave birth to and a c-section with my third,

it really isent as bad as people say honestly it is painful but you forget about it as soon as you hold your baby,

im sure you will be fine hun.

luv bev xx.