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Leaking waters?

I’m 35 weeks today wooo but… every morning for the past two weeks I’ve woken up with a palm sized water mark in my pants! - no smell, no pain and unaware of it happening…

I thought it might be leaking waters so got it checked out but the midwife said it was might be urine/watery discharge! - but it’s still happening.. thoughts? 💭🫶🏻

17 months

How is my baby girl already 17 months!?! She is such a happy girl, and I hope that continues throughout her life!

Pelvic girdle pain and birth

I have been experiencing awful pain. More so recently. I'm now using crutches to get around but it's more painful at night and when I lay down or sit down. I'm worried about birthing. I've got other issues and baby boy is estimating 8pounds at 36 weeks. I've been booked in for an induction 9 days prior to my due date. Surely he's going to be even bigger and I just don't feel like I've had any birth discussions in detail really. Ive only seen midwife twice and each time I've seen a consultant it's someone different. Has anyone else experienced awful pelvic pain and birthed a big baby?

Upcoming C-section.

So I’ve decided to go for an elective C-section, I know it’s the right choice after months of deliberating but I’m soooooo nervous.

I’ve had 2 very complicated births. I kinda know what to expect from the recovery as I had an emergency section with my first but I just feel nervous about being awake during it & what it feels like.. I’ve heard they strap your arms down and I’m scared of something going wrong.

I know every experience is different but if you’re happy to share what your elective was like for you (good and bad) id be very grateful. I feel really unprepared!

C-section infection

Anyone with c-section infection experience?
I’m 9 weeks pp and I’ve been battling an infection on the left hand side of the wound for 4 weeks. Now that I managed to get that side better, the other half suddenly started oozing.
I’ve been on 3 rounds of antibiotics, I’m pretty sure they are giving my baby reflux. What the hell I’m supposed to do??!! 😭

32 weeks baby weight

What has everyone’s baby weighed around 32 weeks? Just came out scan and they estimated about 4lb 11oz that normal?

Did you do a 6 week scan or wait until NIPT at10 weeks?

found out i am pregnant and now about 4 weeks not sure when to go for a scan? at 6 weeks or wait until i do NIPT which is at 10 weeks!

Elective C-section.

Anyone still undecided on what delivery you want?

Ive had 2 awful births so I thought an elective would be the only way to take some control but I’m sooo nervous about having one. The recovery with a small child is gonna be hard & I’m scared of getting an infection or bleeding out on the operating table 😩

Why is it such a hard decision? I keep going over the pros and cons of each but still can’t decide, I’ve spoken to midwives/consultants/friends… nothing is helping..

C-section numbness

6 months postpartum my OB has dismissed my concerns about the right above my C-section area being numb. It is so uncomfortable to lay on my stomach now, and certain moves or touches feels like the worst nerve pain in life. Majority of my friends had a vaginal birth so relating to anyone isn't real, and it appears to have mixed feedback on Google 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

Ultrasound appointment

Am I allowed to take my child to my ultrasound appointment, it in Aberdeen and through the NHS, I did have childcare in place however it’s fallen through last minute and as it’s the first appointment I don’t want to miss it?

28 week scan

Hi, I have my 28 week scan tomorrow at 28+3, how much did everyone else’s bag weigh at their scan? Thank you

Early Scan Recommendation Wales

I'm looking at booking an early scan (8 weeks today)

Does anyone have any recommendations in South Wales, around Cardiff area maybe?

Maternity care at Newham vs UCLH vs Royal free

We have been trying for 5 years post miscarriage which was devastating however after treatment at the fertility clinic at UCLH we are finally pregnant! Yayyyyy :)

We live in East Ham and our nearest is Newham hospital or Royal free but the reviews are so mixed i can't decide ( i am 40 and will be consultant lead) UCLH would be perfect but the tube is a 40 minute journey....

Does anyone have recent experience that they can share of any of these maternity units please? Which one would you choose?

Thank you xxx

Please tell me I’m crazy

7dpo

Would you judge?

Your children's elementary school has a parent's-only fundraiser evening. The local rec center is rented out with a full bar and dancing towards the end of the night. Everyone is enjoying themselves and their drinks, but a group of Mom's gets noticeably more intoxicated. Their husbands don't seem to mind and they weren't inappropriate but their laughter throughout the auction was a bit distracting. Curious if it's the place to let loose with friends or expected to be a bit more socially aware?

Induction

Has anyone been offered induction before 39 weeks for reduced movement?

He’s here!!!!

Finally my rainbow baby is here!!! After 48 hours of traumatizing induced labor due to severe preeclampsia at 40 weeks and I had to have a c-section…just to discover that the reason why I wasn’t able to labor correctly was because I have 2 uterus and 2 cervix!!!!! Didn’t know my whole life, neither my family or no genetics to explain!!!!
Born 03/23/2026
3:03 am
7lbs 5oz of pure loveeee
At least he’s safe here and sound❤️

Boy and girl symptoms

Currently pregnant with baby number two still a few weeks until we find out the gender but i was just wondering how your symptoms differed if you had a boy and a girl

The post dates waiting game is tough!

I’m 40+4, 3rd pregnancy and my other two were born after spontaneous delivery at 41+1 and 41+3 so, in the rational part of my brain, I know that it’s likely to be 41+ again. However, this time my body is confusing me and waiting is always hard anyway.

2 nights ago, I was awake most of the night with low back cramps, period like cramps and then very mildly painful contractions (more than Braxton Hicks as I felt it in my back and front but not the same as true contractions in terms of pain). Which were every 5-10 minutes for 2 hours lasting 45-60 seconds. I kept thinking it was going to increase in intensity like my previous labours and it just didn’t. Then I got up and ate something and it stopped. Yesterday, I had intermittent cramps/period pains and braxton hicks through the day then nothing from the evening onwards and today I feel totally normal again after a good nights sleep. 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

There’s no sign of the mucus plug or anything else so I’m guessing maybe it was all just me being tired or something. Or it just didn’t get going. Who knows but it’s very frustrating and I would like to have this baby now please!

Presentation scan

Has anyone got to go for a presentation scan around 37 weeks for baby’s position or been to one before? If baby is still breech/ transverse, what will happen? X