Hi, I had my first baby last July and my waters broke and then she was born 3.5 hours later. I don't know if my labour was fast or if some women just don't feel the first stage like others do? My daughter was born at 5am and the day before I got swollen feet and heartburn, and I felt a bit disorientated. I never had those symptoms up until that point. Is it possible that I just didnt know I was in labour?
The reason I ask is because I am pregnant again and want to know if I should class these symptoms as the first stage of labour and call my husband home, or should I just assume that I have no warning until my waters break. I am just trying to work out if I am going to be able to get care for my daughter as I have no family nearby, and my husband works over an hour away.
Also is it true that your second baby arrives much quicker?
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Stepmooster · 30/01/2013 18:00
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