Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Help! How do I induce my labor!? 🙃 I had a c section with my last and never went into labor. My doctor said I could do a vbac.

Hey everyone. Currently 16+ weeks pregnant. I was researching a bit about L&D hospital and saw the maternity unity have been rated inadequate by the CQC since 2023. After reading the cqc report I’m not feeling filled with confidence in the safety and competence of the department. I know every birth is different and ...

Is anyone struggling getting in and out of bed or scared that’s their wound will open? I get my dressing off tomorrow but Im scared. Both my feet are swollen and I’m struggling with the pain and having to pick up baby. I’m only 4 days pp so I know it will take time but any tips are appreciated.

Did you have a positive birth from induction? I would like to hear it!

When did everyone go their first walk with the pram after their c-section? I have serious cabin fever and think a little walk and fresh air would be amazing for me and baby but don’t want to overdo it 🫣

Which did you choose and why?

Anyone had an elective c section in Norfolk and Norwich hospital, If so how many weeks were you

(Sorry long birth story) Vera was born April 18th at 6:26pm weighing 6lbs 13oz and 20 inches long at 38weeks and 3 days. I woke up that morning at 4:30am thinking I either peed myself or I had a lot of watery discharge. I soaked through a pad but it was nothing like how people describe a water breaking so I just kep...

What this discharge could it be meaning of something or just normal So I have white creamy discharge not sure what this could it be I have as well nipple pain sensitive they quite bigger as well

Ladies, how big is your hospital bag, for elective c sections, knowing you could be in for 3-4 days.

I had an emergency c section for my first at 28 weeks and this time plan for an elective at 39 weeks however will labour vaginally if he comes before that - what labour essentials will I need? What books do you recommend etc? I’ve never felt a contraction nor reached the third trimester so this is all new! 🤣

I think I’m in denial, but I’m worried I could be in labor. I’ve been having on and off contractions since last night. During the night I had mild period like contractions every 5-10 minutes for three hours. They didn’t stop until I eventually fell asleep from exhaustion. They’ve resumed since I’ve woken up this mo...

My partner just told me he is planning to go on a stag at the end of may for one of his best mates. (I knew it was happening but i just assumed he would miss it bc of the baby)He’s planning to go for 3 days / 2 nights. Baby hasn’t arrived yet and we already have a 2 year old toddler. We live in London and not near...

How do women in turkey feel about this ban ?

Anyone else had this? Felt good day 8/9 but today feeling achey x

Has anyone got this when flying out? If so isit your doctor or midwife that provides this?

Did anyone else ache just generally everywhere? 10 days post c section and my body just aches, mainly my lower back and pubic area x

Anyone planning on having a home birth with their first baby? We’ve just had our home birth assessment with the midwife and I’m feeling really positive about it!

When are you planning on packing yours?

3 weeks post c section and my tummy still feels tender..how long does this last for ?