Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Hiya - I’m only days still post C sec but struggling with post op pain & I’ve been discharged from hospital but pretty much bed bound. I’m taking meds as advised by my Dr, I’ve tried breathing exercises, but I’m not able to move much even at home, BF hurts (think it’s causing tummy cramps), but I’ve got 2 big kids s...

Do your husbands interact with baby at all or just "watch" them?

So I lost my Mucus plug yesterday and there was what I would state as a normal about but then double that amount has came out another twice today is that normal? 39+ 4 weeks pregnant.

☁️ Hormone Drip: No ☁️ Episiotomy Cut: No ☁️ Epidural/Spinal: Yes ☁️ Gas & Air: No ☁️ Induced: No (was schedule for the 12 though) ☁️ C-section: No ☁️ Knew the sex beforehand: Yes , girl 💕 ☁️ Due date: Sept 14 ☁️ Birth date: Sept 12 ☁️ Morning sickness: Yes severe (hg) ☁️Cravings: Dirt, Cornstarch, meatball,…

Are there signs you get just before labour starts/water breaks ect.. or can you just be having a completely normal night and then it can randomly start?

After getting my CBC done, my platelets are on the cusp of being low. I’m at 149 and 150 is the starting normal range. My midwife said I might not be able to get an epidural or if I need a c section would need to be put under. She then said which isn’t good for you or the baby. This really freaked me out. Anyone wit...

I have Kaiser in California and I am due on September 30th, I’m not totally against induction but the midwife made it seem like they will not offer induction until I am 10 days past my due date. I didn’t fully ask and I know that there is no medical reason but I would really like to know if it’s possible since I’m u...

This is my second c-section had my last 3 years ago, just wondering if anyone else had really loose stools after there c-section and did it calm down? I’m in hospital now had my little girl yesterday, they have sent my stool off to be safe but just wondering if anyone else had this?

I was so incredibly nervous going into my second birth knowing what experience I had with my first (horrible to say the least) but to say I am happy is an understatement. After having an induction originally booked for 39+6 on Wednesday due to gestational hypertension, I knew in my gut it wasn’t the right decision....

I got checked today and I’m 1cm dilated and 60% effaced! Hoping this means he is coming soon. Experiencing a ton of lightening crotch and pelvic pain.

I’ve been in slow labour for 3 days now and been sent home from the hospital with nothing to help my pain, I’m only 2 cm dilated what can I do😭😭

did you know if your sweep was going to work? I’ve had my first successful sweep today and obviously have had some spotting and crampy/ braxton hicks feelings but does that mean I’ll have a baby in the next couple of days? 😂🙈…

I had my first baby via emergency C-section, and then 1 year later got pregnant. Baby number 2 is due in 3 months, so thinking more about birth plan. I am very nervous about a vaginal birth after C-section due to the risk of uterine rupture - I know the chances are so so slim, but I think if I attempt a VBAC, ruptur...

Hi I’m just curious how long did it take to physically recover after your section? It’s my second section and I’m a week post partum. I’m feeling better but still headaches, dizzy tired etc. been seen by the dr so nothing serious but just wondering when did you feel more physically you again? (Aside from all the ra...

Hi all, I'm in the process of gathering bits for my hospital bag and getting stuffs for my postpartum care but I'm so confused on what to get. Pads? Pants? Which is best? What brands would you recommend? Also, all the perineal foam, ice cooling pads, what do they do? Does it mean I get to wear ice cooling pads in ...

Hi I’ve started to notice that I’m having a lot of watery discharge which has no smell and I’m concerned that maybe my fluids are leaking but I’m only 26 weeks pregnant so I’m wondering if anyone else has had this or just me and what I should do

I’m 40+2 and I’ve never had a Braxton hicks contraction, no signs of even period pain really. Had 2 sweeps and midwife literally told me she could’ve broken my waters and my bishops score was 8. Cervix is soft and dilated to about 2cm. I have no pain whatsoever and no indication of labor at all Has anyone else has ...

I am having a planned C section at city soon. I have been told to arrive for 7am (as I assume everyone has). Has anyone had one there recently and could give me any idea of what the timings on the day could be like? I know it depends a lot in emergency sections on the day also.

I’m reading a lot here about doctors wanting everyone to be induced before their 40 weeks, and it seems not for emergency reasons!? They wanted to induce me a couple days ago for elevated BP due to anxiety but I told them no! It’s been fine since then. I told them I’d consider it later so they scheduled me for induc...

It’s not always like this, it comes and goes, is it normal?