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  1. A Family Affair ... the unintentional homebirth of baby 'Lumpy'

    by , 29-07-2012 at 07:22 (Birth 101 - 101 Birth Stories and Counting ...)

    "As I screamed "Mum! My waters broke on your couch!" my partner pulled up into the driveway."


    For almost a month, I was 3cm dilated, in what one doctor called "Pre-Labour". I'd been having Braxton Hicks contractions all this time, and my mucus plug had come away about a week before my baby was born.

    "But 'Lumpy' wasn't due for another week", I thought, so I decided on the 20th to have dinner at my mum's while my partner
    ...

    Updated 29-07-2012 at 07:25 by The Stork

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    Birth Stories , ‎ Labour and Birth
  2. My 52-hour labour and emergency c-section

    by , 17-07-2012 at 14:11 (Birth 101 - 101 Birth Stories and Counting ...)

    "That was my first birth and a very horrible experience
    "

    Most women reach their due date and just want the baby out!!

    I was 8 days over and was seriously over it - but that was just the beginning of my journey.

    I started having contractions while I was watching TV at home and I was able to sleep halfway through that night before going into the hospital.

    When I first arrived I was having three very strong painful contractions
    ...
    Categories
    Birth Stories , ‎ Labour and Birth
  3. The dream birth of Schuyler-Rae

    by , 24-05-2012 at 15:33 (Birth 101 - 101 Birth Stories and Counting ...)

    "I was so proud of myself and couldn't believe it was
    over and done with in 2.5 hours!"


    After weeks of false alams, I was woken up by short, sharp pains. It felt like I was being ripped apart inside. I went to the toilet and noticed the tiniest bit of blood, but didn't think anything of it as it didn't happen again. Went in, woke up DP and said I didn't think he should go to work today, but after a nice hot bath decided it wasn't the real thing and said ...
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    Birth Stories , ‎ Labour and Birth
  4. Water slide ... the water birth of baby Davin

    by , 17-05-2012 at 11:52 (Birth 101 - 101 Birth Stories and Counting ...)

    "It felt like forever but ... he was out in seven minutes according
    to the birth documents"

    When we arrived at the hospital, the birth suites were vacant, but were being cleaned, and we were put in another delivery suite, until one was prepared for us. By then, I could not walk, every step, I was having a contraction.

    My step sister came to the hospital with my bags and stayed with us. She rubbed my back and my belly, Jay wiped my head with
    ...

    Updated 17-05-2012 at 14:30 by bheditor

    Categories
    Birth Stories , ‎ Labour and Birth
  5. My unplanned homebirth ...

    by , 09-05-2012 at 09:36 (Birth 101 - 101 Birth Stories and Counting ...)

    "Her birth was one amazing experience, even if a little unexpected.
    "

    My EDD of the 29th March passed by. On the 30th I had a check with the midwife. I was 1-2cms dilated and about 50% effaced. She gave me a stretch and sweep, and the next day I started to lose my mucus plug.

    On the 3rd, DH and I took DS for a long walk. Back at home we DTD and I napped while he headed off to work. I woke at 4pm with what felt like strong Braxton Hicks contractions,
    ...

    Updated 09-05-2012 at 11:45 by The Stork

    Categories
    Birth Stories , ‎ Labour and Birth
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