Hello. We are Zoe and George parents to Arthur (aged 3 months) and Sienna (our 5 year old cockapoo). We took the Happy Parents Happy Baby antenatal classes in Plymouth.
Pregnancy for me was a rollercoaster, from struggling with severe morning sickness and then having a fantastic third trimester. HPHB really helped my partner and I to connect with other couples and get ready for the arrival of our little boy.
Hospital, it was a mixture of moments but on the whole it was the best place for me.
My birth experience was very unexpected. Despite having all the birth preferences planned and an in depth birth plan with my midwife our little one had other plans. He arrived 10 days early and was definitely in a rush, my labour only lasted 11 hours of which only 45 minutes was spent pushing. I had prepared my body for labour and so despite it not going to what I had originally planned, my body was definitely ready and so fortunately I didn’t have a long recovery.
I found breathing techniques, gas and air and trying various UFO positions helped the most, as my little one was back to back during labour.
In awe, I didn’t realise how much I was already going to love him instantly.
I gave birth during a heatwave so it was quite tough. We had lots of support. The best thing from HPHB was the feeding information.
Breastfeeding.
The sleepless nights.
When he did his first proper smile.
How different nappy brands are!
During labour not asking them to examine me more often.
I still meet up with some friends and that connection has made everything so much easier, especially when they start doing something and you can check how others have coped with it.
For me: my peri bottle.
For my partner: the pringles.
Cups of tea from the midwife (especially when our little one cluster fed the entire first night).
Our travel white noise machine.
Dummy (even though people try and make you feel guilty for using one).
Don’t stress if things don’t go exactly to plan!
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