Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Hi everyone, I am going to be induced on 39 weeks (currently 37 weeks) due to having a big baby. Baby has been consistent on 97th percentile (tbh I don’t understand it all as I am a first time mum). They gave me the option to be induced or C-Section. They spoke to me about the risk of shoulder dystocia and I’ve b...

Hi is anyone around 2ish weeks post c section and can tell me how they’re feeling physically/emotionally? I have an event around 2 weeks post c section and wondering how normal I’ll feel 😂 thanks! X

Hi, has anyone had an induction booked in but been called up on the day and told not to come in yet as they’re too busy. How long did you end up waiting for? I was mentally prepared but now feel the anxiety of waiting for a call at any time. Really hoping they definitely call me in for today!

I had a c section 4th Oct and am due to fly 9 hours on 27th Dec, has anyone flown that close after a c section? Do I need compression socks or anything?

1st baby I was induced (just pessary as progressed fast) and gave birth within 2 hours, this time I’m not accepting induction - will labour be slower or faster?

Numb bum ... My bottom feels very numb. Is that normal? X

Numb bum ... Has anyone experienced this before? X

What to expect after a sweep 1cm dilated nothing happened yet

If you fell pregnant through IVF AND had a low lying placenta, did it move up by birth?

Has anyone experienced pulling pain in stomach . It’s been 2months since I had c section ,my scar is healed but I feel this sharp tug pain on right side of my tummy. It’s hard to move and walk with pain, but this stays and goes with time .

Hello I had my baby 6 days ago and I had to have stitches due to a second degree tear. I notice I am leaking urine both day and night, is this normal or something I should be worried about?

Trying for a VBAC but baby doesn’t seem to want to budge. 41 weeks today. I have a c-section booked for Wednesday & I can’t help but feel like I’m giving up? My last baby was 10lbs at 39 weeks and this one is looking similar. I don’t know what to do!

I just lost my mucus plug (40 weeks today) - does this mean labour is close and if so is this hours or days? Thanks!!!

If any of you have had a boy before and gotten them circumcised, how long do you use the gauze and petroleum jelly? I’m 11 days postpartum and it’s been 9 days since my son was circumcised. Not interested in a debate on opinions about the procedure. Just asking about aftercare.

I’m so excited my hospital bag is finally packed and ready for the big day, I started nesting at 26wks, baby’s room is ready, right now I’m 37wks +5days and can’t wait to meet my baby girl, who else has packed up and just waiting for baby’s arrival?

Hi, I’m 39 weeks pregnant. I was told I will be induced at my due date (next week) with dilapan. Has anybody been induced using dilapan? How was your experience. I had a cervical stitch with was removed 2 weeks ago. I was hoping to give birth by now but seems like my baby isn’t ready to come out yet :)) they will in...

Last night I did have the runns!!!! But I did have contractions in the middle of the night but not to much I talked to my doc and he said I could take it later tonight I took 4 tp I'll y'all know

Thinking of asking for an elective induction due to many outside circumstances that aren’t health related. My boyfriend works a job that can have him hours away at any point and i’m worried he won’t get there and need to arrange care for pets. My mother and sister keep telling me t not to as apparently it’s worse? a...

Just for some reassurance…or not🤣 is it possible for your waters to break from lightning crotch? It feels like she’s going to break through the sack and high five me down there and although it’s been incredibly painful, I’m hoping it won’t break? Or will it lol Happens the most when I’m lying down for bed

Hey Mamas 🥰, Firstly, congrats to any of you who already had their little ones. To the ones who had an induction, did you receive any pain relief and how was your experience? Thank you ☺️