Erin: First Birth, Positive NHS Hospital Induction, Reduced Movements, Three Failed Pessaries, Diamorphine, Fast Vaginal Birth

She was admitted the day before her due date with reduced movements. And then her body kept expelling every single pessary they put in. Erin is a mum of two from a small town who shares a calm, grounded and ultimately positive first birth story after an induction that did not go quite to plan. Three pessaries. None lasting longer than an hour. A body that had its own ideas. And then a drip, diamorphine, and a labour that moved fast once it finally got going. Erin went from irregular contractions to holding her son Frankie in her arms in a matter of hours, supported by a midwifery team she felt genuinely cared for by throughout. What makes this episode so valuable is not just the birth. It is the honesty about what came after. Breastfeeding that started on the floor, moved to a side-lying position at home, then to pumping, then to formula. No guilt. No drama. Just a woman working out what her baby needed and doing that. In this episode we talk about: What reduced movements actually means and what happens when you report them Why Erin's body kept rejecting the pessaries and what the midwives did next What diamorphine feels like and how it affected her son's feeding in those first hours How a healthcare assistant helped her more than the lactation consultant did The honest reality of trying to breastfeed when the only position that works is lying down What she would tell any woman who is nervous about induction This episode is for anyone heading into an induction feeling scared of what it might look like. Erin's story is proof that it can be calm, it can be positive, and it can be completely yours. The stories shared on British Birthing Stories are real, personal experiences from real women. I am not a medical professional and this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice. Every pregnancy and birth is different, and I always encourage you to speak to your midwife or doctor about your own individual care. British Birthing Stories shares real, unfiltered stories of childbirth in the UK, from pregnancy and labour to postpartum recovery. These stories reflect personal experiences and should not be taken as or replace medical advice. Always seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Follow us on social: Instagram · TikTok · YouTube Want to come on the podcast? Get in touch and share your story here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.