1st baby born at 39 weeks, will 2nd baby be early too?

[Shiv]

Hello, my little girl was born at 39 weeks, I went into labour natuarlly, and had a realtively quick and easy labour (waters broke at 1pm, contractions started at 4pm, had her by 10pm). So what is the likelihood that this baby will come early, or even earlier? Also is it true that 2nd labours tend to be much quicker than 1st?

Thanks in advance

 

[Mummy~L]

I spoke to my MW about this on Tues as Bobby was born at 38+1 and a 4 hour 25 min labour.

She said to expect another quick labour. She said that this one might not be as early though, only time will tell for that

I still have my fingers crossed but this LO isn't engaged in the slightest so not holding my breath! Xx

 

[spencerspiece]

my first was 10 days early and my second was 2 weeks late so no to are the same lol

 

[NaturalMomma]

Maybe yes, maybe no. All babies come at different times.

 

[mitnmay]

It could happen, but dont count on it. My first son was 6 days early and my second son was 2 days late. As for labor, I was told your first sort of "paves the way" for the next so they do tend to be faster. I went from 9 hours with my first to 3 hours with my second. Good luck!

 

[sam*~*louize]

Just bumped an old thread I found wondering this. My first was same, 39 weeks, natural - and waters break to contractions to birth was 6 hours eeeek.

My midwife said 2nd labours are "generally" quicker so expect it, and she couldnt say def but as you went early with first then yes it is a possibility for 2nd to do it too.

 

[MandaAnda]

It all depends on whether baby is ready. And keep in mind that 39 weeks isn't "early." (Yes, I get that it's before your EDD, which is an estimate anyway.) 37-42 weeks is normal.

 

[PeanutBean]

My first came at 38+3, 34.5 hour labour, very complicated. I am certain that my waters went because I had some degree of polyhydramnias (undiagnosed) and bronchitis the combined efforts of which caused the membranes to give in.

The second came at 40+3, 22 hour labour, natural homebirth with no pain relief. A very different story I think because she was actually ready to come.

 

[Babynumber1]

I was wondering the same thing as i had my son at 37+3 and im 37 weeks on thursday and wondering when i will labour this time xx

 

[Mary Jo]

Obviously I don't know from experience... but from a few people I know, the labours themselves seemed to be a lot quicker second and more times round, but they didn't necessarily go into labour earlier than before.

for example, my sister in law - 1st baby 39+3, long labour, epidural, ended in instrumental delivery. 2nd baby 40+5, very short labour once waters went (almost gave birth in the lift at the hospital), baby born after 10 mins in hospital, no pain relief. 3rd baby 38+4, another very short labour, 2 hours all in all, no pain relief. another friend - 1st baby 39 weeks, long delivery, interventions required. 2nd baby 41+1, quick labour, no interventions or pain relief.

so I think your answer is, maybe, maybe not.

 

[Ju_bubbs]

My labours have come earlier, and been quicker each time... but, it doesn't always happen like that, it really does depend completely on the individual pregnancy!

 

[BrandiCanucks]

Not necessarily.

My first was born at 39w5d after a 9 hour and 55 minute labour.
My second was born at 38w2d after a 7 hour and 15 minute labour.
My third was born at 41w0d..yup, 7 days LATE, after a 4 hour and 45 minute labour.

 

[Eternal]

you labour may well be quicker, but as for earlier, 39 weeks isnt really early, anything between 37 - 42 weeks is considered normal and your "due date" is just an estimate, very few babies arrive on their due date.

 

[Mum2b_Claire]

I reckon there's no correlation. Espec as your baby wasn't even 'early' anyway - she was term.

 

[sam*~*louize]

Nice to read your experiences ladies, regardless of who classes what as early, we didn't go to due date

 

[MandaAnda]

Nice to read your experiences ladies, regardless of who classes what as early, we didn't go to due date

As I said up-thread, I get that people say "early" when they mean before their estimated due date. I just want to clear this up though: it's not "who classes what as early," to be fair. It's not me saying 39 weeks isn't early and another woman saying it is. Ask any obstetrician, midwife, neonatal staff, etc. in the world - only birth before 37 weeks gestation is classed as pre-term or early. 37-42 weeks is term. Normal.

 

[Shiv]

Ok I get the definition of early - thank you!

I am pretty sure most people understood from the OP that i meant before my due date, I wasn't asking for advice on what early means, just that as I have already had one baby come before my due date (and lets face it most people expect to go overdue with their first - go on someone argue with me ) was it more likely that my second one would also come before my due date too.

Thanks for all the replies ladies, just a waiting game now. I don't want to go before my due date by the way, my husband is away until I am 38 weeks so I am more than happy for bubs to stay put until i am due.

 

[VikkieD]

I guess it just depends on when baby is ready

My little man came along at 39 weeks, relatively easy labour

Good luck

 

[calliebaby]

My sister was born 3 weeks early and it was 2.5 hours of labor.
I was 3 days early and a 45 minute delivery.

My little man was 3 weeks early and a 4.5 hour, natural labor....I hope the next one is as quick!

My friend, her first born was 2 weeks late, she was induced, 16 hours of labor, epidural and 2-3 hours of pushing.
Her second child, was born on her due date, after 1.5 hours and without any pain relief.

 

[Coastiewife07]

My first was 38 weeks 12 hour labor. Second 41 weeks (induced) 24 hour labor. Guess it all depends