Try to relax. Having given birth once before should make this one easier. Each birth is very different, but you body has been stretched and knows how to do it now. Exercise will probably help, and it can't hurt if you aren't over doing it. Congratulations! Babies rock!!

First - Congratulations Michelle, im very pleased for you - but try not to worry too much, each birth is different, i had 3 children and every birth was V. different. Just keep healthy and look after yourself. Try not to get too nervous or stressed, and look on the bright side, maybe if the last birth was bad then this one could be the complete opposite!! Whatever happens as long as you and the baby come out of it healthy then all is well. xxx

I am in exactly the same situation! I am 39 weeks & 4 days pregnant with my second. I gave birth 2 years ago to my son & needed a ventouse after an 11 hour labour & 2 hours of pushing because he was a big baby. She messed up putting the suction on & had to re-do it. It was just a nightmare! (Although I'm well aware that compared to some horror stories, that was quite a peaceful birth!) I am really nervous about this birth because they say your second Baby is usually bigger don't they? Plus my son was born at 37w2d & I've made it nearly 3 weeks further along this time so he can only be bigger! He feels massive as well. My biggest fear is needing a c-section. I am sharing all these worries with you, not to frighten you but to show you that most expectant mummies go through the same fears. I can't say to you that this birth will definitely be easier but everyone who has had something to say about it has told me that the second is easier & quicker because your body has already been through it. Also you can learn from what went "wrong" the first time. Personally, I feel that the fact I didn't have an active birth contributed to him getting stuck because his position wasn't exactly helpful (he was back to back) as well as his weight so this time I fully intend on changing positions as much as possible & remaining upright. You don't say what was bad about your last birth but whatever it was, ask your midwife how you can improve on that particular thing. Exercising will help but take it easy. Walking & swimming are the best options while you're pregnant. Also, eat well & get plenty of rest in the weeks leading up to your due date. & remember, regardless of how bad it is, I'm sure you remember holding your first born for the first time - it will be so worth it. Congratulations & good luck xXx

It can't hurt to do some gentle but regular exercise. But try not to worry over the birth. It is still a long way off and each one is different.

i have heard yoga can help, i would look into specialized birthing techniques. good luck and congratulations!

Aww, congratulations! I don't think light excercise will hurt at all. It will help you in the long run anyway. I was in the same boat you are in. My first labor and delivery was really bad, I was in labor for almost 2 days. Then they had to use forceps, and I didn't get to hold her for almost 2 hours because he was stitching me up for that long. It was a huge mess in there, and I actually lost ALOT of blood, and became anemic. I was really worried about that when I became pregnant with my second baby. I was in labor with him for not quite 8 hours, and it felt like the easiest thing I ever did, compared to my first time. (I had an epidural, so I felt nothing) My third child didn't even wait for the doctor, LOL.. I was only in labor with her for an hour and 45 minutes. She delivered naturally. no epidural, or anything. We almost didn't make it in to the hospital before she was born. Just don't stress out, hun. I'm sure everything will be just fine : )

eating healthy food and light exercise is good. congratulations and good luck for your baby. i am giving birth soon too :p

Yes, exercise makes child birth easier. It also helps to walk alot when you first go into labor to help with the pain of the contractions.