Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I have been awake since 10pm last night with what I would describe as moderate period pains. Roughly every 10 minutes that last for a roughly a minute. I also started to lose my mucus plug this morning which was slightly pink/brownish and I’m still losing parts of it now. Waters haven’t broken and I’m 38 weeks pregn...

Just curious. I’m 38 weeks and was advised to harvest colostrum from 37 weeks by my midwife. At first it was quite thick and very yellow. Now it’s clear and watery with a yellowish tint. Is this normal? Has anyone else experienced this?

If you had an induction, did the midwives suggest a good time for the birthing partner’s to go home and rest before the main event? I’m anticipating it could be days and I’d much rather my partner go home and rest when there isn’t much happening than watch him pace the room or sit fidgeting because he’s nervous whic...

What pads is everyone using after they gave birth. I used the lillets one with wings last time but I still leaked through so much 😩

Is it possible to have ppd when baby is 18months, I feel awful and can't figure out why

I’m 5 months PP and only recently came out of the fog with my baby. Here’s my story, I started out with a normal process, waters broke naturally about 7am 4 days before due date, laboured on the ward overnight for 24 hours before being brought down to delivery ward the next morning at about 10am laboured there until...

Any mamas feeling super sore still??? I’m 4 days post c section and hurrrrt

Hello! I’m 26wks pregnant with my first Bebe and want to make sure that I can prepare as much as possible in advance. I started planning my hospital bag but there is so much info on what to include etc. I was wondering if anyone packed things they didn’t really use or missed anything they would’ve liked to have, etc...

Hi ladies, I wondered if anyone had a UTI after a catheter as I’m in so much agony going for a wee 3 days later, if so did you take anything to help? I also have not been able to go to the toilet properly now for 6 days and the pain of the trapped wind plus healing from internal wounds and scars is becoming too mu...

My doctor just recommended inducing at 38 weeks. It’s so hard wrapping my brain around going to the hospital to start the process on Sunday night! I feel like there is so much to do.

If you had to be induced for your first pregnancy but was able to have a spontaneous labour the second time around at what week did that happen for you? Was it on or close to the week you were induced? Much longer? Before the week you were induced? I'm nervous on what to expect this time around. I am so grateful t...

Is this possible? I plan on asking but wondering if anyone has been able to. Located in Texas btw

Today is day 5 after c section and I’ve had the dressing taken off earlier. It felt okay with the dressing on but now they’ve taken it off it’s really tender and painful when moving. Has anyone else found this? Is there anything I can do to help other than taking painkillers?

The midwife said due to this being my second baby they might induce me in a different way this time such a pop my waters. Has anyone experienced this with second baby and if so how long did you labour for?😣

Anyone been induced with dilapan?

Is anyone else’s stomach slightly sore when standing up / moving about 8 weeks after their c section? It’s hard to pinpoint where I can feel it but I think it’s just above the incision xx

Noticed that my breasts have started leaking… mostly after my hot showers and relaxing in the evening is when I notice it more, anyone else leaking already?

Hi everyone, what do you do once your waters break. I know you can’t control the water when it starts coming out so do you wear a pad? Do you sit on the toilet? What do you do

So I am now 38+2 and only just been given my c-section date for next week! I’ve been told I’m on the morning list. Does anyone have any tips/tricks on preparing/during c-section/postpartum etc that really helped them? Anything that really helped you that you did in advance or the day before? I’m a FTM so never ...

Has anyone got a list of what we need to pack in hospital bags I get so overwhelmed. It will be for me my partner and of course baby girl