23/04/2018
Third time round, your body definitely knows what to do, to some extent,” says Lucy Atkinson, a birthing expert from The Wise Hippo. “You are more prepared as you’ve been through labour twice before, although no two births are ever the same, and you may feel more in control of the situation from what you have learned from your previous births. You probably also have more idea of what works for you and what doesn’t.
As Kate goes into hospital, we get expert tips on preparation and recovery for third-time mums.