It doesn’t only happen on TV. Although giving birth unassisted is highly unlikely, it does occur. Most labours last between eight to 24 hours – more than enough time to get you to a hospital or get an ambulance or midwife to you. However, there are those few women who do defy the statistics and whose labours are extremely quick – mainly for second or subsequent deliveries, so here is a step-by-step guide to help you cope if you really are going to deliver on your own.
IS THIS REALLY IT?
First you need to establish if you are in true labour. If you are further than 35 weeks and have experienced any of the following, the chances are that this is really it:
