Ask The Expert: Preparing for Your First Labour

[EXTENDED!] Getting ready for labour and not sure what to expect? Whether this is your first pregnancy or you’ve been through pregnancy and birth before, you’re invited to ask your questions! From 14 August - 15 September, drop your questions about labour and birth — from preparing for labour, understanding what happens during the process, managing expectations, to preparing for postpartum and early parenthood. Your questions will be answered by Rynette Tan, Childbirth & Parenting Educator, Lactation Counsellor, and Founder of 13Thirteen. Have a question in mind? Drop it below! Rynette will be answering your questions right here on theAsianparent App. Whether you’re preparing for your first birth or your second, third, or beyond, there’s always something new to learn. Ask away — no question is too small!

Ask The Expert: Preparing for Your First Labour
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Hi Rynette I donnt knw if it's still relevant to the topic or not, but sometimes feel guilty about being pregnant with my second child. I love my first child so much, and my husband and I had always planned to have two children. But even so, I can’t help feeling really guilty and wondering if I’ll be able to share my love between both of them. Btw my first birth went very smoothly and was a vaginal delivery. I had prepared myself because everyone said it would be really painful, but somehow, I made it through!

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