Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

My midwife today mentioned being induced early due to my mental health. Has anyone been through an induction? Would you mind talking to me about it? Due to past traumatic experiences I’m extremely anxious about labour so trying to gather any information I can. Thanks

I just had a membrane sweep this morning and now I'm experiencing some bleeding and period like cramping. I am 38+5 weeks pregnant, 1 1/2cm dilated and 60% effaced. how soon after did yall go into labor after a membrane sweep?? if I don't have this baby by next week, they're gonna schedule me for an induction at 41 ...

Had my final scan today and baby’s placenta is still low so we’re moving onto having a planned c section which will move baby’s date from November 1st to sometime in late October! Excited I’ll get to meet baby sooner… a bit bummed I won’t have a vaginal birth but all we need is for baby and I to be safe! Does any...

I didn’t have any complications, stitches or medication needed after birth (vaginal) and I’m unsure when to start driving again. Does everyone have a timeframe?

Looking at a scheduled c section. Did anyone have a c section and not get the shakes? It seems like everyone I know had the shakes really bad and I’m just wondering if that’s always the case. Thanks!

How soon after your c-section did you have another baby?

How many little vests/sleep suits etc are you taking in baby’s hospital bag? I am trying not to overpack!!

Are you able to ask/beg to be induced early?? I am so so over pregnancy, Ive struggled right from the start I’m always unwell and again I’m bed bound with absolute 0 energy to move it’s making me cry. I’m almost 34 weeks but just think how perfect it would be if baby came at 37/38 weeks.

Is it normal to feel a couple of contractions one day and then nothing the next? I have felt a few in my back and some stronger ones in my stomach. I lost my mucus plug 3 days ago so just not sure if I’m just in slow early labour or no :/

Any mamas need help creating or finalizing their birth plans?

Can anyone that has given birth recently advise if they allow partners to stay overnight?

What size baby grows etc do people take to the hospital for their baby? Did anyone’s baby not fit in newborn? I’m currently packing a mixture of sizes by not sure if it’s necessary! Thanks

Hi I’m 17 and going in for my c section at half 5 I was wondering if there was any of young mums who done the same thing just to tell me it will be okay

Baby girl arrived Sept 12. ❤️ I started having contractions at 2 am on the 10. Got up to use the bathroom around 3 and realize I was bleeding so I woke my husband up and I called L&D ( first baby so I was scared). They said it’s fine and I don’t need to come in. My contractions last the whole day. It was inconsist...

Eeeeek my contractions started at about 5am this morning I’m pretty sure! They started as back labour contractions about every 10 minutes. They haven’t really progressed since then in terms of being more frequent and are still about every 10 mins. Not sure what to do at this point 😅

Hey so I’m 38+3 weeks and just lost my mucus plug, prior to this I have been experiencing bad cramping for the past 2ish weeks. Is this a good indication of labour? How long after losing your plug did you go into labour? Thanks :)

So.. it could only happen to me. I've come from the September group, been hoping for a vbac but was due a section this morning as baby has obviously been quite comfortable. Came downstairs this morning at 5.15 to get ready to be at the hospital for 7am for my section. Decided I would fall down the stairs, turns out ...

Hey guys I decided to join since my baby is being stubborn I am now 40 weeks and 5 days hoping for her to come soon before having to induce before 42 weeks. Any other September moms joining?

With my health issues in pregnancy they have offered me a c section option, i do plan to breast feed , will Having the epidural affect the Baby with breast feeding etc or my milk coming in etc many thanks Also do you lose sensation in the lower pelvis area , as I had a friend who had a c section and said she couldn...

I had a Cat 1 EMC 15 days ago but feel completely fine, wouldn’t even think I’ve just had a baby or emergency surgery 🤣 I was discharged with no advice regarding my driving but from looking up the advice is 6 weeks, is this absolutely the case? Has anyone had any luck with their insurance companies to be able to…