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mummy_becks 
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 Posted: 25 August 2008 at 3:05pm |
For me it was going into it relaxed. And also no birthplan as such. We just talked about things and went from there.
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I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived!
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MorgansMum
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Posted: 25 August 2008 at 3:16pm |
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My best tip is don't have a birth plan! Then you can't stress whne its not going to plan and you can't be disappointed afterwards that it hasn't gone to plan. |
This would be my best tip to no expectations means no disapoinments 
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Roksana
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Posted: 25 August 2008 at 3:29pm |
I think most ppl have covered it all, I walked around, had a shower and bath and each of these items helped. Relax as much as you can and save your energy on other stuff...forget whats happening around you and just go with the flow.
I had a 48 hour labour and I dont remember eating a thing in that time frame so yah good food would have been awesome....I ended up with a CS and liquid liet after...so  ...I wish I stocked up on food while in labour!! 
And yah try not to think about it...just think...my beautiful baby will be here soon!! YAY! Good luck!! 
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fire_engine
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Posted: 25 August 2008 at 5:41pm |
I'm with lilfatty on the epis - they rock  . Don't have huge expectations of what your labour will be like and rigid ideas of what you want/don't want - the baby doesn't read the birth plan!
Afterward - lots of maternity pads, ear plugs and an eye mask. I'm a simple woman! And get the midwives to take the baby out at night if it's screaming - get all the sleep you can get.
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Posted: 25 August 2008 at 6:39pm |
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The shower afterwards was the best ever. DH was a little perplexed when I asked him to pass the shampoo as I'd oinly given birth 20min earlier!
That is the joy of not having an epidural you can be up afterwards and don't feel out of it. I wouldn't have chosen not to have one at the time, in fact I threw quite a paddy about it but we ran out of time. I will definately try to avoid it with #2 just for the recovery time afterwards.
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mummytobesep08
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Posted: 27 August 2008 at 10:02am |
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music_mummy: lol, that shower sounds great!!!
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Roksana
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Posted: 27 August 2008 at 10:41am |
Yah I fought about not having the epi...and my DH kept saying "TAKE IT! TAKE IT!"...LOL
I ended up with one when they put the drip on my hand and just as well, I was ready to go wit in 15 min to my CS because I already had it!
But if I have VBAC this time, I am going to stay away from any form of medication...and have a nice long shower afterwards!
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happymumma
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Posted: 27 August 2008 at 1:55pm |
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I agree with the others who've said don't have a rigid birth plan.
THe other things for labour that I found great were:
- kneeling
- deep, slow, controlled breaths without tension in your face or neck
- a warm / hot towel on your perineum (absolute bliss when you get to that point!)
For after labour...a hot shower with someone to help you get dressed, and yummy food / hot comforting drink.
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MummyFreckle
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Posted: 27 August 2008 at 4:02pm |
I agree with pretty much everything here...would only add, that the best tip I have is to trust those around you. Trust that your midwife has your and the babies best interest at heart, if she tells you that you need to do something then she knows what she is talking about.
Olis heart rate dropped everytime I pushed, but I never felt scared as my m/w made me feel like everything was under control. I had complete trust in her and DH, which made me feel a lot better about the whole situation.
I didnt really enjoy my first shower (I enjoyed my 2nd!!), because the epi hadnt worn off completely but I felt like we were being rushed to get to Birthcare (it was midnight!!)
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Jennz
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Posted: 28 August 2008 at 12:57am |
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Yeah I agree with those who said not to have a set birth plan- plus I also found the tens was really good. Once I took it off I definitely noticed the difference! Plus its great for distracting you.
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Posted: 28 August 2008 at 8:58am |
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I will be keeping my Ipod close to me, hopefully shall be a nice distraction lol.
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fivefoot
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Posted: 28 August 2008 at 3:57pm |
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Be prepared for every possible plan to go out the window
Have spare buckets on hand
breath, breath and learn to breath
Gas is great
Eat a little bit if you can to keep energy levels up (easy said than done!)
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Posted: 29 August 2008 at 10:47am |
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Have something there that reminds you of the baby you are doing this all for - My Mum grabbed out the baby clothes I had packed when it was all getting too overwhelming for me and it gave me the most amazing energy and confidence boost!
Also definitly go with the flow!
My partner also made me walk around the wards and I am sure that helped speed up the labour!
The yummy food is a great idea - think I will be making yummy rolls and sammies to take with me this time! My midwife was telling me last time to make a cake in early labour to help distract from contractions!! Unfortunately I had to go straight to hosp though cos had meconium in waters but theres always this time! I would love to be able to say I made cake while I was in labour hehe!
Good luck to all!
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whats ur best tip for labour?
