are you more likely to go into labour earlier with second baby?

[lhancock90]

My first was early and my second late

 

[george83]

Both my babies came on their due dates so not earlier, my second baby was quicker though if that gives you hope

 

[x Michelle x]

my first was 3 days late, and my second 2 weeks early (but there as only a year between them so my body was probably sick of being pregnant!)

 

[Missnurse]

My first was a day early and second 10 days early, I agree though I think every pregnancy is different

 

[lilninja]

My first came 3 days late and my second came 4 weeks early!!

 

[Louise88]

Wasn't true for me my daughter came on her due date and my son came 6 days late. Babies come when they want I don't think when they come has anything to do with wether babies your 1st, 2nd, 3rd or even 10th

 

[Cyan]

Nope, not for me. My first came at 37+4, second at 40+10 so not far off four weeks later than the first.

My second was a much quicker labour though, particularly the pushing (3 min for the second, 2 hours and venteuse for the first!).

 

[Pearls18]

First time babies are more likely to go over so I guess with that in mind a lot of second time babies will be earlier and it does seem to be that way for most people I know but it isn't always the case.

I was 2 days late with Ds1 and 2 days (I think 4 days from my dates though) early with DS2. My mum was about on time with me but my younger brother was born 2 weeks early. So it was that way for us.

 

[pa2k84]

nope first 10 days early second had waters broken at 41 weeks ( due to previous csection)

 

[Midnight_Fairy]

1st was 2 day early
2nd 1 day early
3rd 3 day early

 

[melfy77]

DD1 was 10 days early
DD2 was 11 days early

I was 2 weeks overdue and DH was 10 days early, so I guess they both take after their dad

 

[Bevziibubble]

They say that first babies are often late whereas 2nd babies are often early. I only have the one and I was expecting her to arrive late but she was 11 days early.

My mum's three kids, the first was late, 2nd on due date and 3rd early.

 

[hubblybubbly]

First was 5 days early, second was 2 weeks late.

 

[fides]

I soooo wished it were the case!

DS1 was 13 days late
DS2 was 18 days late.
The saying didn't work for me.

 

[clare22]

thanks everyone really appreciate it. i am also wondering if you have them close together would it make a difference my midwife just says theres no pattern but i wanted to see other peoples experiences

 

[alicecooper]

first - induced at +14 and born at +18

second - induced at +14 and born at +15

 

[lilninja]

thanks everyone really appreciate it. i am also wondering if you have them close together would it make a difference my midwife just says theres no pattern but i wanted to see other peoples experiences

Mine are 13 months apart, so in my case, yes! Having them close together may have had something to do with my second coming 4 weeks early!! I knew she would come early the whole pregnancy!! I seemed to follow my mothers pattern, first coming a few days late and second coming a few weeks early!! Also, baby girls are more likely to be early and baby boys are more likely to be late!!

 

[ClaireJ23]

Mine should be 13 months apart, DD was born at 40+2 and I'll keep you posted about DD#2, I'm 37+5 and no signs of coming early yet.

Update: am now 39+4 and no signs yet.

 

[wishuwerehere]

Had my dd at 39+1...still pregnant with no 2 at 39+6 and thinking i'll prob go overdue!

 

[hayz_baby]

First was 41+2 and second was 39+6 my labour was also quicker with ds2 and pushing was a lot quicker too