Labor & Birth

I was told I was being induced today and I was rang to come in at 6, I got to the hospital in about 30 minutes and it’s 9:30 now and no one has spoken to me or started the induction I’ve just been asked to wait in my room and was told someone would come speak to me and get me started (this was at 6:40) and I’ve had ...

Family members have assumed that they will be in the hospital waiting outside for the arrival of my baby, however I don’t want any visitors in hospital. I just want my partner there and the aim would be to leave the hospital as soon as possible (as soon as it is safe for me to do so) Has anyone else been in this si...

I have this theory that majority in their 30s are overdue, especially for first baby? And they rarely go into labour spontaneously without sweeps/inductions.... Please someone prove me wrong, as ideally don't wanna go overdue myself but have it in my head. Either the dates are wrong or first babies are stubborn/ our...

I had an Emergency C-section 25th May 2024, and i still cannot lie on my stomach, when i do it feels like I’m lying on like a stone or something hard. Has anyone else had similar? i would of thought with it coming up to a year it would settle but it hasn’t.

Anyone get pregnant 11 months post c section? How did it go?

I’m 10 days post partum today and showing no signs of stopping or easing with the post partum nleeding. I didn’t expect to bleed for this long given I’d had a c/section 🤔 is anyone else similar?

Mums who have had a c section, how long did you wait before getting back into running or light exercise? I’ve been feeling absolutely fine and my midwife did say listen to my body and do what I feel comfortable doing. (She maybe didn’t mean running) I’m 3 weeks post section and as I’ve been feeling back to normal I...

Any tips to help pain it’s hurting me when sitting down, weeing, coughing it really hurts

I’m currently 35 weeks with my second and still unsure about another section (first was breech) or VBAC…. Those that have had two sections, what was recovery like 2nd time round? When you have another kid to look after too etc 🫣 Also, if you didn’t get a ‘mum pouch’/overhang with your 1st section, did you get one…

So this is my last baby and I’m going to get my tubes removed during my section, how do I tell everyone that expects to come straight to the hospital that I’m not accepting visitors?! I just want that time with my baby, children and husband! My m-i-l is nasty and selfish so will make out I’m the most horrible person...

So I had a growth scan today at 36weeks, my baby has iugr due to placenta insufficiency and essentially has stopped growing now. I was due a planned c section next Friday but has now been moved to within the next 24-48 hours, I just need my second dose of steroids. Any advice, I'm so so nervous for the c section its...

Hi guys, so I had an episiotomy and tore second degree when i had my baby one year ago. And I’ve only just found out that when I do give birth again hopefully one day again, that the episiotomy bit will rip again? Is this always the case or?😩 the midwife didn’t tell me this when they cut me however in the moment I…

I will be having an elective C-Section with my current baby, after a horrific emergency section in Swindon hospital 10 years ago. I’m very anxious, but already feel more in control of the situation than last time! I just want to hear other peoples experiences of this at Bath and what to expect. Like can my partner ...

I had a c section and haven’t had my periods yet. Has anyone else had them or when are they usually expected? Thanks xx

41 weeks tomorrow. Lost mucus plug and had a sweep on Wednesday. Been walking around today and when I'm up have what feels like labor pains (back pain and painful stomach) but pauses as soon as I sit down. Is this possible? Shall I power through and stay on my feet to hurry it along? This is my second baby but fir...

Hey girls, is anyone else still waiting for a c section date? My baby is breech and has been the whole pregnancy, Ive been waiting for a scan for 3 weeks to confirm, finally had a scan Monday which confirmed he is still breech. But as it was past 5:30pm they said there was no one to speak to to book me in for a c-se...