Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I'm likely to be having a c-section but feel like I need to mentally prepare, as I'm not really a planner so feel like the thought of it is going to play on my mind😂

Hi ladies, I was wondering if anyone here has had a home birth and what your experience was like/would you recommend it etc? Thank you

Has anyone ever been induced 2 weeks early due to pelvic girdle pain? My physio said to speak to my midwife about it as I’m struggling a lot with the pain now and she said if the pain is bad at 38 weeks I could possibly be induced then as it’s the only way to get rid of the pain is give birth

I thought my waters broke yesterday, went to get it checked and they said there was no sign - today I have had really watery discharge? Does anyone know what this is? X

I’m due In January & my ob Is at wellstar. So far wellstar at vinnings obgyn has been absolutely amazing but I wanted to know has any mom’s had their baby at Wellstar Cobb. I have a hospital tour In November but I just want to hear some experience.

When did you start going out with both your children? My newborn is 2 weeks old and I've been out with both of them and my partner/my dad but never on my own. When did you start getting out with both of them?

Ok so I’ve given birth at city hospital and I loved my experience, I just love how friendly the staff was. And I would love to give birth there again. But I’m moving out soon, to Dudley area, so I’ll be quite far from city hospital. So anyone familiar with the area and tell me the most recommended hospital? Als...

Hey loves! Has anyone opted for an elective c-section? I’m thinking about going down this route but not entirely sure how to go about asking for it and wondering if I still can opt for this? I’m 32 weeks🤍

For anyone that had a planned c-section at pembury hospital, how far in advance did you find out your c-section date? Also, do you have a recovery tips? Anything I should buy? How long were you in hospital for?

I will absolutely call my doctor buttttt anyone peed themselves overnight? It seemed like a lot of water and didn’t smell like pee. I’m 30+2 today and concerned it’s my water. I guess I’d rather be embarrassed by peeing myself 😂

How long after having bloody show and losing mucus plug labour started for you? 🥰

Just been offered an induction due to the baby’s weight dropping a little… what’s everyone’s opinions on inductions?

I’m 36 weeks and had a lot of unusual looking discharge today. I saw my midwife and showed her photos and she thinks it’s my bloody show! Has anyone experienced bloody show and not gone into labour for a while after? I feel pretty prepared so if I go into labour then so be it but I wanted to know if anyone has had t...

I had a c section over 3 years ago in 2021, I’m 30 and at 175 and I want to lose weight so badly but I don’t know what’s the best program or style of exercise that is best suited for women who’ve had a c section. Any suggestions? Should I go for personal training? Weights/strength training? Yoga? Pilates? Something ...

I have a blocked follicle right on my scar and im tempted to break it open but its on the scar what if it causes infection? Grows bigger or something..

Last night around 7pm I started to have contractions. I was having then every 20 minutes and they started getting closer together, I went for a walk to stimulate more and they got as close as 8 minutes a part. The way they felt was like a back pain that moves to my lower belly and thighs. They weren’t necessarily ge...

Midwife appointment, can i take my son and partner with me? My last pregnancy was covid rules, so I had to go alone, has that changed now and you can take people? Or is it like ultrasound and no children aloud?

Hello, I did anyone go to the buying for baby appointments that are offered in John Lewis + other places? Were they worth it? This is our first baby so we are a bit clueless and I believe it would be really helpful. But also don’t want to waste time…

How long was it until you got a date for a planned c section from signing the forms?

Hi everyone. Has anyone ever requested a c section rather than vaginal birth? My anxiety is through the roof for vaginal so I am going to request a c section but I wanted to see how to go about this, who to speak to and if I will be able to? I have looked at nhs website and it says I should be granted one if I am ...