Labor & Birth

So yesterday contractions started, mucus plug had gone, and there was a bit of blood. Contractions were consistent for about 3 hours. Got an ambulance to the hospital after an hour n got in the pool (regret it) The pool slowed everything down, and I got out to have my cervix checked. Only 1cm dilated, so I was give...

Hello everyone my name is Lily. My original due date was May 10th but I arrived the 13th on my aunties birthday! I put my momma in labor for 39 hours. She got an epidural after 3 centimeters and then the epidural catheter fell out of place at 9 centimeters so she was no longer numb and felt contractions for a whole ...

I’ve been losing my mucus plug from I’d say 20 weeks and now I’m starting to lose more, recently been getting intense period pain feelings that stay there pretty much all day and back pain that comes and goes throughout the day, my bump has gotten significantly smaller and I’ve lost weight recently, should I be conc...

I am 5 weeks 2 days post C-section and last night me and my husband did the deed. We didn’t use any protection (he didn’t finish inside) and now I’m really worried as I’ve read you are most fertile in the weeks following birth, is this true? (I had a miscarriage a few years ago and didn’t find that I was more fertil...

Maybe don’t read this if you’re pregnant lol. I’m trying to figure out if the level of pain I experienced during my C-section was normal. I know I was numb at least to a degree. They did the pinch test and I couldn’t feel any cutting. But the “pressure” was way worse than I’ve heard anyone say. I was crying and ca...

I'm currently 33 weeks pregnant and we're currently in a difficult position. The baby I'm currently carrying is weighing at 7lbs and they ideally want him to stay put for another 5 weeks before having an elective section but he has put on just under 2lb in 2 weeks. So another 5 weeks may not be possible and was told...

Hi mamas, Has anyone recovering from a C-section booked a mummy MOT in London? Just wondering if it’s worth the appointment and if anyone has been to any of the London clinics?

All set up and waiting for the baby to come now 🥰 Anyone else having home-birth?

Just been walking round the shops and felt damp below so went to the toilet and saw this!! (More pics in the comments) I’m 38+3 and had a sweep just under 48hrs ago.. could this be the start of labour coming?

Guys the thing I️ am most scared about is feeling anything!! What did you feel during your c section? I’m so nervous. I️ feel like even the feeling of tugging will freak me out. Can you share your experiences?

I have my membrane sweep today 39 weeks. Really nervous that I’m going to be told it’s not possible or that it ends up not working. Ive not felt myself all week we’ve lots of Braxton hicks, waves of painful back ache and the last 3 days period like cramps on and off. (Always feeling like tonight’s the night) I ha...

I’m 39+4 weeks now. And I had no signs of labor at all until now. Could this be my mucus plug?

If you've packed it, please show me a picture!! I'm completely lost!

I’m 38+3 today and have started losing bits of mucus plug! Anyone had previous labour and it started soon after? (I know you can lose your plug weeks before but I’m excited!) this is my second, I didn’t notice the mucus plug with my first.

What’s your experience with when your second baby was born compared to their due date? Pls include when the first was? My first was born 41+1 w induction and trying to predict if the second one will be late too? 😄 (not that there’s science to it, but I would love to have an idea as I don’t have family near…

Just wondering if you would still consider taking a sweep if you have lost your mucus plug partially?