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Pregnancy and childbirth are rarely like how you see in the movies. For one, your body changes drastically and it’s not just about a baby bump. You get weird mood swings and cravings and nothing fits you anymore. And if you’ve never watched a childbirth video or heard about it from fellow mommies, you might be in for a very unpleasant surprise when it’s your turn to give birth. But needless to say, every story about childbirth is different. While some women go through hours of painful labor and delivery, other moms do it in under 30 minutes. But no matter how much you plan and prepare for the D-day, your baby might decide to arrive a little early and even rob you of the chance of giving birth at a hospital. Continue reading the post as we bring you 4 birth stories that you’ll find hard to believe.
Flying High!
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Florida mum, Julia Anderson had no idea that her trip from Florida to Germany would be one that she would remember forever. Julia was 9 months pregnant when she boarded the flight to Germany. Her due date wasn’t for another week and she had even gotten the approval of her doctor for travel. Her son, however, decided to pay an early visit and Julia went into labor in the business class of the airplane instead of at a hospital. Julia was also accompanied by her mother and 7-year-old son. Luckily she had no complications in her delivery. Her flight landed 30 minutes later and she was immediately taken to a nearby hospital.
In The Parking Lot
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Babies have a way of surprising us. No matter how much we plan and prepare, things can take a totally unexpected turn. Filipino mom, Maria went into labor two days prior to her due date. The couple was ready for the D-day and rushed to the nearby hospital with everything they needed. Maria and her husband were also accompanied by their midwife. The mom-to-be started having contractions on the way over. Before she could even reach the hospital entrance, the 28-year-old went into labor in the parking lot of all places. With the assistance of her midwife and the support of her husband, Maria gave birth to a healthy baby girl who was later named Rosa.
Running A Marathon
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Amelia was in her third trimester of pregnancy when she decided to run for the Chicago marathon. We know what you might be thinking, how can a pregnant woman run a marathon? Don’t worry, she got the OK from her doctor since Amelia wasn’t running a high-risk pregnancy. Amelia was a regular marathon runner but decided to take it easy by running the first half and walking the rest of the marathon. Her husband also took part and both of them managed to complete the long-distance race. But just 10 minutes later, her water broke and her husband drove her to the nearby hospital. She had her baby in under 30 minutes and things went pretty smoothly for this new mommy.
A Labor That Just Won’t End
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You have probably heard horror stories about childbirth from that stranger in the supermarket or your relative. No woman wishes to hear such stories when they are already having a hard time dealing with pregnancy. Susie was a 35-year-old expectant mum who was worried about having a C-section and desperately wanted a natural birth for herself. She did everything she could to make sure things go according to the plan by joining Lamaze classes and enrolling herself in prenatal yoga all the while following a healthy diet. But one thing she never anticipated was how long natural childbirth could last. Susie went into labor for nearly 15 hours and despite her best efforts ended up having a third-degree tear. Susie says that though things didn’t pan out as she had planned, she was glad to have delivered a healthy and happy baby. And looking back, it wouldn’t have mattered whether she had a natural delivery or C-section as long as both she and her baby were healthy and safe.
Have you heard of any such unusual or interesting birth stories? If yes, we would love to know about it in the comments section below.
