Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Got my first sweep today. Was 1-2cm dilated but doesn’t seem to have done anything. Have had on & off twinges in my back but don’t think it’s labour. What are some things I can do to help induce labour or what worked for you guys ?

Has anyone been here? The reviews online are saying it's impossible to find and everyone is rude. Is that true?

I requested an elective c section but the consultant wants me to do more research and justify further why I want it before they will schedule it. If anyone has had c section and vbac, which did you prefer and why? C section would give me comfort around having more control around the process. Still split so would...

Hey ladies I would like to ask which hospital is best for delivery if you’re low risk, and hoping to have a pool birth/hypnobirth? Feel free to share your experience🥰🤗

I’m 29 weeks and 5 days and when I just used the bathroom I had a dime size amount of opaque discharge. It was jelly like and very stretchy… should I be worried about that being my mucus plug? It wasn’t much but just didn’t seem like my normal discharge… any thoughts help! Thanks!

just curious - so i’m 34 weeks on sunday, i’m leaking quite heavily & have been since 32 weeks. i’ve managed to catch 0.4ml in a syringe when i noticed my top was wet. is this a good sign? fyi i don’t express at all as obviously advised against until 36 weeks earliest. it’s pure leaking.

I've been advised to have a c section with my second baby due to complications with my natural birth first time around and not healing properly after having an episiotomy. But I'm really not sure what to do as I don't really have any help and how can I look after my 18 month old when I won't be able to lift her afte...

Does anyone know what the deal is with partners staying over at st Mary’s hospital? Are they allowed ? If so what is the set up xx

So last night I started contracting around 530. They were pretty inconsistent for about 45 min then they started coming every 3-4 min. OB said to go ahead and go to L&D. They get me on the monitor and you can definitely see that I was contracting and fast. They checked me and my cervix was still long and I was only...

Does this look like early labour ? I’ve been having contractions since about 3pm but less frequent , only been timing them the last hour. Had a sweep yesterday and had bloody show this morning , induction is booked for Friday incase the sweep hasn’t worked

I’m 35 + 5 and today I think I lost my mucus plug which had a pinky tinge to it. I rang triage and they said they aren’t concerned unless my waters break, baby has reduced movements or I have pains. I had a miscarriage before falling pregnant and didn’t have a period between the miscarriage and falling pregnant so...

So I've had 2 c-sections 2years apart. I want more children in the future. I was told you couldn't have a vb after you'd had 2 c-sections but someone I met had 2 and then a vb 6 years after her last... Has anyone else had/heard of this. As I'd like a vb instead of another c-section.

How long after losing your mucus plug did everyone go into labour? Google says could be weeks/ 1-3 days/ hours/ it can regenerate. I haven't had any other symptoms!

I am really scared about the procedure. Looking for honest answers about whether it is painful afterwards etc. I would rather go in as knowledgeable as possible. Thank you!

Hello, does anyone recommend the patches? I'm scared that my scar will become infected due to being on the bigger size and having a bit of a belly apron.

Has anyone got pregnant shortly after having their c section? How was your pregnancy, did you have any complications at all please ?

Ive been told today that I will be induced at around 39 weeks due to my GD and I am so scared. What Ive read on the nhs page online makes induction labours sound way more painful and my sister had a very intense labour as a result of being induced. I obviously want to be realistic and prepared for whats to come bu...

I'm currently 30 weeks pregnant after baby trying to come at 25 weeks. At that time I was given the steroid injections to help lung development. I'm just trying to get an idea of how long of a NICU stay baby boy may have if he does come early. I had my daughter at 36 weeks and she didn't need the NICU at all.

I’m due May 2025- I’m a very small slim girl only 4’8 size 4 , my partner is 6’3 Did any mums struggle with severe pain due to how fast the baby grows and stretches your body? And did you struggle during labour? Have to have the baby early etc?

I’m 34 weeks today and have been told my baby is breech (head lodged nicely into my ribs🥴). I’ve been told if he’s still breech at 36 weeks I’ll have a scan and an appointment to discuss my options including a c section. It’s my first baby and I’m not sure what to think about it all. Is anyone else in the same…