Labor & Birth

Thought the liquid was leaking as discharge…turns out it was a slow leak in my bag of waters! Good thing I had a doctor’s appointment that morning otherwise I probably wouldn’t have gotten it checked out! Had such a blessed pregnancy and delivery!

I'm 38 weeks and two days old. My water broke this evening, so I called triage, and they checked me in to make sure it was the water that broke. I've been experiencing back pain and some stomach pains ever since, but after a few hours, I feel a little better. I'm a first-time mother, so I don't know how labour goes,...

I’m so so so indecisive. So had my 36 week appointment today and baby is BREECH! 🙄😩😔 What do I do? Consultant has offered me an ECV to be done at 37 weeks where they try and manually turn baby. Or planned C section ? I have a date booked in for that just in case. Any advice and especially experience on either…

I had a recent growth scan and baby was measuring on the 91st percentile. So I was referred to the doctor to discuss delivery. I’m currently low risk, and the only reason why baby is measuring on the larger side is basically due to his legs being slightly bigger, head and stomach are pretty much average! The doct...

How much fluid is around the baby? My waters have broken and I feel like I’ve literally lost gallons. There was so much, I’ve had 3 or 4 gush’s since that have soaked pads and pants. How long does this go on for?! I have already changed my leggings twice!! 🫣

I’m 34 weeks + 6 and have just experienced a gush of water, I’m 90% sure it wasn’t pee . Baby is active and wriggling round, has anyone else experienced this ? Just looking for some reassurance and advice x

Packed most of my hospital bag as I'm due to get induced in 2 weeks at 37 weeks gestation and just wondering if anyone has any tips on what to pack as i know it can be quite a lengthy difficult process.

Hey hey, I’m just writing to ask if anyone can enlighten me. My little girl is due to get christened in June and we had godparents in mind, but we have read mixed information online regarding if they have to be christened themselves in order to be your child’s godparent. So anyone who has their child baptised, do ...

Hi, I’m just wondering how long partners are allowed to stay with you after a c section. Is it all day and do they get asked to leave on the evening? First time parents so we are just wondering other’s experiences

I’m 13 months post c section, does anyone get shooting pains on your scar or around that just catch’s you off guard

Hey! I know you can lose this weeks before Labour totally get that! But I am just wondering if anyone has lost theirs continuously throughout a 24 hr period, since 8pm last night and every few hours today (last bit was 7.30pm tonight so far) and whether they did go into labor or not? (38+4) second time pregnancy. Wi...

Not to be TMI but I just felt a “gush” and when I checked my underwear there was a bit of discharge but sureounded by a big wet/ watery spot. Could this just be super watery discharge? Could my water have broke? I am 36+1

My partner just asked when do we need to tell the midwife who the birthing partner is. I presume we don’t need to tell them a name by a certain date and they just ask at the appointment if I’m having a birthing partner in general? Or do they not even ask?

For those that DID circumcise at the hospital, was it a positive, negative, or neutral experience afterwards?

How long was your hospital stay post surgery? I know it's different for everyone/ each NHS practice do their own thing, but curious to know! I had my pre op today ready for my elective on Tues afternoon, and they said if all goes well I can be coming home on Weds afternoon. It took me by surprise as I was expecting ...

Get induce on Wednesday for recurrent reduce movements Anyone got any positive induction story’s and how long does it take