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Hey everyone. Im currently 36+6 with my first and I have a planned c section booked for 20/10. This evening I've suddenly started experiencing overwhelming nausea and an upset stomach. When I googled my symptoms, it stated that it can indicate that labour will start soon - which terrifies me. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm particularly worried about going into labour as I'm completely alone and have no one to hepp me at the moment.

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Hi! I was on my own, just call the hospital for reassurance what's going on or book a taxi, take your bag and please just go. They will help you and will e around, midwives and nurses are great. Which country do you live?

I definitely agree with Katia, I was welcomed so many times for reassurance purposes whenever I felt like something was strange or say if movements were less than what I was used to. I was also alone at a lot of those. Definitely make sure if you have, you take a power bank just incase they want to make sure you’re okay and it takes longer than needed. And also something to entertain yourself in your hospital bag. P.S here if you need anyone to talk to whilst you’re there x

Midwives will take care of you, don't be afraid

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