MissMymmy
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I have tried to remain ignorant to labour for the past 29 weeks and as its been seven years since I had my little boy I've forgotten most of it; though I do know I was lucky enough not to feel any contractions till I was 4cm dilated and then induced and from there it is all a blur!
This time I don't have a birth partner due to a lack of family and friends plus my mumma has to stay home with my little boy. Bumps dad is just not an option for many reasons and the main thing I'm terrified about is being ignored while in labour.
I know that I want an epidural at the earliest possible point due to being on my own and with my son I held off till 7-8cm and it didn't end up working at all till they switched it for a spinal block due to prepping me for theatre and an assisted delivery (thankfully I avoided this, just!). What if they refuse me and I have no one to speak up for me?
I'm terrified of having painful contractions from 1cm this time like a lot of ladies do whereas last time I didn't even know I was in early labour till my waters broke.
I've looked into a doula but can't afford one and they don
t do trainee ones or a charity fund near me.
So any tips lovely ladies?
This time I don't have a birth partner due to a lack of family and friends plus my mumma has to stay home with my little boy. Bumps dad is just not an option for many reasons and the main thing I'm terrified about is being ignored while in labour.
I know that I want an epidural at the earliest possible point due to being on my own and with my son I held off till 7-8cm and it didn't end up working at all till they switched it for a spinal block due to prepping me for theatre and an assisted delivery (thankfully I avoided this, just!). What if they refuse me and I have no one to speak up for me?
I'm terrified of having painful contractions from 1cm this time like a lot of ladies do whereas last time I didn't even know I was in early labour till my waters broke.
I've looked into a doula but can't afford one and they don
t do trainee ones or a charity fund near me.
So any tips lovely ladies?