Meeting Elsie

Meeting Elsie

Tiny Hearts Education

On 10/11/2019, at around midnight, my first stages of labour started. I had been having Braxton hicks for so many weeks; it didn’t really feel like the real deal.


I was having very mild inconsistent cramps and managed to sleep through it until 4:30 am. At this time, I woke up my husband and suggested I might be in labour, but I was unsure as the cramps were so mild and still inconsistent. I continued on with my morning beauty routine (washed off my tan, washed hair, shaved legs, tinted eyebrows, blow-dried hair and started makeup - clearly a top priority, right? 😂) before my daughter woke up and by 6 am, active labour kicked in.


My mum was on her way to watch our daughter, and as soon as she arrived, we set off to our birth centre. My midwife phoned me to let me know she was on her way but didn’t get off the phone as she could sense I had progressed exceptionally quickly. She calmly talked me through my contractions and explained that we were likely to not make it to the Birth centre.


At 6:58 am, in the front passenger seat of my car, my water broke, and I felt the baby’s head drop. My husband pulled over on the side of the freeway, just north of Anketell road and got the towels ready (FYI – 2 towel is nowhere near enough).

 

   

 

My midwife stayed on the phone with us the entire time, and she was able to guide us through the stages of birth whilst also calling for an ambulance on another phone. In just 4 minutes and a few pushes later, our beautiful 3.93kg daughter was born into this world, delivered by her very calm daddy.

 

    

 

Paramedics arrived 10 - 15 minutes later, just before I was about to deliver the placenta. Although we never imagined having a baby on the side of the freeway, we would not change any of it for the world.

While Tiny Hearts tries to ensure that the content of this blog is accurate, adequate or complete, it does not represent or warrant its accuracy, adequacy or completeness. Tiny Hearts  is not responsible for any loss suffered as a result of or in relation to the use of its blog content... read more

While Tiny Hearts tries to ensure that the content of this blog is accurate, adequate or complete, it does not represent or warrant its accuracy, adequacy or completeness. Tiny Hearts  is not responsible for any loss suffered as a result of or in relation to the use of its blog content.

To the extent permitted by law, Tiny Hearts excludes any liability, including any liability for negligence, for any loss, including indirect or consequential damages arising from or in relation to the use of this blog content.

This blog  may include material from third party authors or suppliers. Tiny Hearts is not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy of the third-party material and it does not warrant and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, will not have any liability or responsibility for any third-party material. This blog was written for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Nothing contained in this blog should be construed as medical advice or diagnosis.The content on our blog should not be interpreted as a substitute for physician consultation, evaluation, or treatment. Do not disregard the advice of a medical professional or delay seeking attention based on the content of this blog.  If you believe someone needs medical assistance, do not delay seeking it. In case of emergency, contact your doctor, visit the nearest emergency department, or call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

The author of this information has made a considerable effort to ensure the information is in-line with current guidelines, codes and accepted clinical evidence at time of writing, is up-to-date at time of publication and relevant to Australian readers. read less

Wave Wave