second birth coming up soon

[SarahBear]

I was just realizing the contrast between last and this time. I did so much reading and other prep last time and absolutely nothing this round. Wondering if it was recent enough or if I should be refreshing myself or practicing relaxation techniques.

 

[SparklesHeart]

I think relaxation techniques are always worth practising, as for labour, I don't thing really changes. And from my experience, once contractions start the memories come flooding back and you know what to do/expect.
Good luck!

 

[Dolly84]

Yep I've been exactly the same, only going to be a 19 month age gap between mine and I can remember ds birth like it was yesterday, might Google my breathing excersizes again 😂😂😂x

 

[HoneyBee144]

I've been the exact same this time round!

In the last week I read a book on hynobirthing and mindfulness during labour but to be honest last time breathing through contractions came quite naturally anyway. I had a long labour so can't remember the pushing stage but I trust my body and the midwives so think I'm just going to try and go with it!!

 

[SarahBear]

I have a refresher course I'm going to attend on Wednesday. That should be good enough... Maybe try to dig out my thread on here where I talked about the things that helped me in labor.