okay so i'm on baby # 4 my first i was in labor 12 hours, my second 6 hours, my third, i started contracting about 8 went to the hospital around 1045 in active labor had baby girl at 3am so about 5-6 hours?? how fast can I expect to go with baby number 4???
2007-07-06 09:13:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
WOOOHOO!!! I HOPE ITS 4 HOURS!!! this is the LAST one----the FACTORY IS GOING TO BE OFFICIALLY CLOSED JAN 10 2008--until further notice (i've always wanted a HUUUUGE family with 5 or 6 kids)
2007-07-06 09:22:15 · update #1
everyone told me it doesnt matter first or fourth baby, how long your labor is. i say its a bunch of bull! your body knows what to do now, the more kids you have, the more "practice" your body has! my first my labor was only 8 hours, my second only 6; both were induced too!! so im afraid my third (hopefully i can go natural) will be super fast; were even moving closer to the hospital these next few months before im due again. i would say you might expect about 4 hours or so. good luck!! and congrats on baby #4!!!
2007-07-06 09:20:31 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first 3 were fairly quick and #4 came out before I even made it onto the bed for pushing. (planned homebirth) Regular contractions started at 2:15pm and she was born at 6pm. I know all women, babies and labors are different but I would think that you could expect a least a little shorter labor if there are no complications.
2007-07-06 16:23:16 · answer #2 · answered by midget52 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definately go pretty quick once you are in active labor, after 4-5 cms. But should be less than 12 hours!
2007-07-06 16:18:38 · answer #3 · answered by K.C. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My doctor says that the more you have, the more LIKELY you are to go faster with each one. Worked for me 20 hrs, the first one, 5 the second, and 3 the third. If you feel the pain, get to the hospital whether your water breaks or not!
2007-07-06 16:25:00 · answer #4 · answered by curiousangel73 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought they always got shorter too. My first one was 19 hours, my second 15, my third one was 11 hours. However my fourth one was 33 hours! But I felt better and had more energy after the fourth than I did any of the others.
2007-07-06 16:34:50 · answer #5 · answered by pennypincher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is always the exception to the rule. However, the majority of the time labor is usually quicker and quicker with each child. And you have proven that with your other children. So, yes, I think it would be safe to assume that your labor will be fairly quick. So, you should be well prepared before your due date just in case you have to make a mad dash to the hospital! :)
2007-07-06 16:24:13 · answer #6 · answered by Rene 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hiya!
Judging from the people I know I reckon no more than 2-3 hours for number 4!
Best of luck!
Phoebs
2007-07-06 16:23:40 · answer #7 · answered by Phoebs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow lucky you it seems like is going down posibly this time u will be only 4-5 hours.....u r sooo lucky! with my first I was 14hrs and my second 12 I am praying with this my 3rd one will be much easier..
2007-07-06 16:17:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no one can know for sure just because your hours of labor dimminished doesn't mean it will continue that way
2007-07-06 16:22:01 · answer #9 · answered by dmstrp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋