Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Born on sept 25 at 6:30pm. Precipitous labour that lasted 1.5hrs from 1st contraction. My body went into fetal ejection reflex mode and he was out in one push. We were sent home from the hospital 3 hours later because both baby and I were in perfect health. Good luck to you mommas! Your October babies will be he...

I'm pretty sure today that I've lost chunks of mucus plug, both times I've been to the loo I've had really mucus-y discharge (tmi sorry!!) which I've never had in such large quantities before. Do I tell triage or just ignore it? I have no cramps or anything

Hey y’all, I’m having a planned c-section. How far out from your due date did they schedule your c-section?

I started having real contractions overnight into today. They are now about 8-10 min apart. How much longer do you think this should last. The contractions keep getting stronger

Hey girls just a bit of advice needed. So I’m unsure if my waters are leaking slowly or if I’m just having a bit of bladder incontinence or maybe some clear discharge but about 4 days ago I went to the bathroom and you would think I weed myself my pants were soaked but when it dried it had a bit of a ring around it ...

Hi all, just looking for a bit of advice or similar situations…I’m 36 +4 and last night I had (what I would consider to be) quite a large bloody show twice, along with some cramping. I’d had a bit of spotting about an hour before but then 2 bloody discharges, one after the other. I went to the maternity unit and was...

Does anyone else's scar fold in? I've just had my 3rd and I swear it looks like a mouth from the side 😩 my stomach comes down and then folds under when the cut site is and it looks horrible, like no matter how much weight I lose it's never going to be flat again

I’ll be 3 weeks pp on Wednesday, my sons school is 2 miles away so I can’t walk. When did everyone get back behind the wheel? I know 6 weeks is advised, but surely sometimes its not possible to wait that long?!

I think I might be pregnant. We had planned to try when our little boy was 1 year but seems like it may have happened early. I’m really nervous that it’s dangerous to have a baby before the 12 month mark, and I also wanted to try for a Vbac with second baby but now I don’t know if they would let me. Has anyone b...

I’m due BG in December do I have to wait until I have birth certificate to add her on to my universal credit claim? I’m a single parent just wasn’t sure how to do it. When I first signed up my other child was 4. I start my MAT leave 19th November, I’ve let them know I’m pregnant but do I need to tell them anything e...

How many c sections can you have in the uk? I know the risks will be higher the more you have but just didn’t know if there’s a limit!? Or would you be told by healthcare professional that you’ve reached your limit?

I’m trying not to overpack and buy things the hospital will give us but what about a belly band? Do they give you one, or should you buy it? Thanks!

I had a scheduled induction at 38 weeks with twins. After getting admitted and evaluated I decided to start my induction with the foley bulb method. It’s basically a device that uses a cathider and a balloon to induce labor. Upon insertion into the cervix & uterus they inject it with saline to increase dilation. Now...

I’m 36 weeks pregnant. I’m having contractions but no dilating.

Mamma I have a question when do you start packing your hospital bag

Just out of curiosity, are you letting people hold your newborn? Like when family and close friends visit for first time.

Any moms have a c section and get pregnant 9 months post partum?? My doctor is going to flip her shit cause she told me to wait until 18 months cause my scar could open. Idk how to feel but I would love to know how your next pregnancy was after having a csection

After getting induced, I spent 14hrs in labor. Unmedicated Vaginal delivery My water never broke so the midwife had my hubby break open the sac once her head was out and he caught her on the second push. Born September 26, 5:18pm

So my c section scar I had it checked out and no infection was detected but now I notice a smell that is different coming from that area is this normal I do have a Fupa and I try to shower and dry it often. Does anyone else have this issue?

🪷 Hormone Drip: no 🪷 Episiotomy Cut: no/ lateral urethral tears 🪷 Epidural: no 🪷 Gas/Air: yes 🪷 Induced: no 🪷 C-section: no 🪷 Knew Sex Beforehand: yes 🪷 Due Date: 08/07/2024 🪷 Birth Date: 08/05/2024 🪷 Morning Sickness: yes 🪷 Cravings: All things Spicy chips, pickles, all things sweet dairy, saltine…