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I haven't given birth yet, but as weird as it may sound, i'm actually excited? I cant wait to know what it feels like and to experience that, it must be amazing! can't wait for my little one to be here already x

I am so scared about the birth lol

I definately want to have a water birth, from what everyones said about it it definatley sounds good

sooo scared/nervous for the birth..will all be worth it though:)

I've gone through labor three times, all three times I had to be induced. With my first two, I was stuck in bed and had pain relief drugs given to me through my IV line. With my third, which was the best experience I had, I got to get up, walk around, take a shower, and I was able to manage the pain without any drugs. With my first two children, I never got talked to about writing a birth plan, although I did make one both times. My children's father also knew what my wishes were during labor so he was able to help with that. The third time, my doctor advised me to write a birth plan and they did ask me about my wishes when I went into the hospital to be induced.

I tore so painful

i ended up having an emergency c section with charlie after he got stuck and they used the suction on him and damaged his head so going for a planned c section with ruby this time.

I was asked to write a birth plan, I wanted to have a water birth, but when I got to the hospital they said my iron level's where top low and had a drip. I had gas and air for pain relief when was 8cm dilated and the birth itself took about 5-10 mins with only a little bruising.

Never had a birth plan all I can say is do it how it comes gas and air and maybe I pethidine injection that's all you need :)

I planed to have a normal naturel birth bt at 33weeks my baby started gettin stressed and i ended up gettin rushed down to theoter to have an emergancy c-section which was the scarest thing in my life...

I am so nervous about giving birth, Some of these experiences are pretty reassuring! still so so scared xx

I was having contractions without the pain, the night before i went into labour, i was sitting with my family and my mums friend noticed my belly was tightening etc. and at 5 in the mornin i woke up with period type pains, i sat on the floor for an hour because i was unsure if i was in labour or not lol. i then went to the toilet and found blood so i thought it must be it. i rang my mum (who was staying at my dads the night) and explained i thought i was in labour and she came and took me to my dads. my waters broke at my dads house and i later went to hospital at 8. The midwife explained that im not quite there and it would probably be another 6 hours until he arrives, she was going to send me home but i felt as if i badly needed a poo, so i went to the toilet and started to push as you do lol... sorry haha and he was coming. so the midwife checked me over again and she said he seems to be on his way. (obviously didnt want me to go home lol) and at 9:40 am he arrived, i had no drugs at all :)

these birthing experiance arent as bad as i thought they'd be kinda reassures me in a way!xx

my labour was quite a easy labour i went to hospital when i was 5cm and they keept me in and 4 hours later they examined me and i was still only 5cm so they broke my waters and i went in the birthing pool a few hours later they examined me again and i was 8cm i got out off the birthing pool and had pathendine then a hour later i had her :) xx

So scared about giving birth lol!xx

I'm such a cry baby when it comes to pain, so don't know how I'm going to last in labour or giving birth to be honest haha. Anyone recommend a good pain relief that would really help better than others?

i'm dreading labour! worried it'll be a rather long one!

I only had gas and air, was in labour for 12 hours which I spent most the time at home! By the time I got to hospital, I was 7cm dilated and was only pushing for half an hour.. It's not as bad as people make it out to be!!

I had twins, and after 14 hours of being in labour baby #1 would just not come out so I had forceps. Not the best experience but I'm glad I didn't have to have a C-Section!

i'm dreading having a long labour!

My labour was ony 6 hours long, 1cm at 1pm - 10cm by 5.30pm - no pain relief x

I'm going in two weeks . So exacted

My birth was pretty fast and straight forward, it was over in just 9 hours, i gave birth to twins and didn't have any drugs to help me. But labor is different for everyone i guess.

god i was 2 weeks over due and had been contracting for those 2 weeks weeks...i went in tuesday 12am night before my planned induction and i was 1cm dilated so they decided to keep me in anyway. the next they put the pessary in and told me to go for a walk but they ended up taking the pessary out as it caused ryans heartrate to drop. then they broke my waters. by thursday morning i hadnt really dilated at all and at this point i was knackered i hadnt slept since new years day and it was now the 5th of january....i had to have a an epidural....i managed to get 2 hours sleep with it and when i woke up it was time to push..i gave birth to my lil ryan at 1.29pm. i will never go to st thomas hospital again as the midwives i felt were not at all very nice of understanding. however despite the fact that i lost over half a litre of blood and was in hospital till the sunday near enough in need of a transfusion....it was well worth it

Was in slow labour for the 3 days at 2cm dilated and fully effaced, my waters went at 6pm started pushing at 11:30pm and he was born at 12:03am, did it on just gas and air! I wanted to have a water birth but i was in so much pain i couldnt move off the bed at all! xx

I was 3 days over due but found out at my last midwife app I already 4cm dilated without even knowing it! My Birth was pretty easy compared to some I found that the Labour ball help me with the contraction then I had a water birth which was amazing, it help me relax and help ease the contractions I also had a bit of gas and air which i wasnt to keen on as it made me fee quite ill! I would really really recommed a water birth girls :) xxx

I was in labour for going on 4 days and had gas and air and pethidine which i found to be no good, i eventually had an epidural which made me feel much more comfortable but ended up having a forceps delivery. My labour was very difficult but i wouldnt change it :)

I had Diamorphine with my baby boy and found it a lot easier to handle the contractions than just on gas and air. I would reccomend it!

My birth was quite straight forward! I had a water birth and it was literally the most amazing experience ever! I'm determined to never give birth any other way! With the little one I have on the way (Even though I have a while to go yet) I'm planning a home birth with a pool <3 It would literally be the most ideal way for me to give birth! xx

I had a home water birth with my son, it was amazing! So peaceful and lovely not to be in an unfamiliar enviroment. It was also nice to be at home with him straight afterwards, settling into being a family. I only had gas and air with my water birth too, and for someone who cries if they get so much as a paper cut, I coped pretty well I think :) I did make a birth plan but it mostly consisted of NO INJECTIONS UNLESS ABSOLOUTELY NECCESSARY (I'm severely needle phobic) and home birth. I had WW3 with the consultants getting them to agree to a home birth so my plans were well discussed with my midwife and my teenage pregnancy support worker beforehand. xxx

When i had my son, i was never asked to write a birthing plan either. During labour i had an epidural which i must admit helped a lot but i regretted it after which is very typical of me!