Who Gave Birth In The Hard Winter Of ‘78/‘79?

I gave birth in December 1979 and I don't remember there being bad weather. Perhaps the snow was at the beginning of the year? I was in West Sussex.

Yes, Eloethan, my DD2 was born in January, 1979, when the snow stayed for several weeks.

Lots of detail online so here’s one link:-

www.theweatheroutlook.com/twoother/twocontent.aspx?type=tystat&id=845

I had the opposite mine was born in the tropical summer of '76

I was pregnant during the winter of 78/79 and our house had no central heating. I'm sure it was being pregnant that saved me from hypothermia. I also remember the buses being on strike and having to walk 5 miles in deep snow to get to work for 7.30 am.

I had my son after spending several weeks in hospital with pre-eclampsia I was induced my oh missed the birth he had been sent home for his tea ?We stayed in hospital for 8days .

My third son was born 78..Transvaal,South Africa...I was in the little hospital and someone was sent to the golf course to get my doctor...he arrived in golf clothes, cap on, Drunk,with a large Cuban cigar in his mouth which was dropping Ash on me whilst he did an episiotomy..to say it was a nightmare is an understatement

I was pregnant in the very cold winter of 78/79, second baby due in March. It's interesting to read that others were worried about slipping on the ice. Well, at 8 months pregnant I went flying on the ice as I crossed a busy road. DH hauled me back on to my feet, I lived to tell the tale, but not a fun experience!

That night I was in agony and it turned out I had chipped my elbow and of course I was worried about my baby. The doctor reassured me the baby would be fine and I'm pleased to say he was right. I had to wear my arm in a sling... I was able to conveniently rest it on my bump! However, the following weeks, with a lively two year-old, a huge tummy, just one working arm and unable to drive, life was quite challenging and I marvel at women who overcome much worse disabilities and have children.