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Sex after c section

I’m 3 weeks post partum and have been wondering how long before sex is safe? Not having sec has been really tough so was wondering is it safe to have sex now or should the whole 6 weeks go by before having sex

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First period

When did you get your first period after your c-section? I only bled for about 10 days after my c-section and am now 7 weeks pp but no sign of my period. GP said most women would have had it by now so I’m stressing

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Elective C-section

I have got my section coming up after 2 weeks. Super anxious and terrified as never had any operation, even scared of needle lol. Please advise me to boost my energy and courage both up 😭

Incognito
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Mucus plug

Looking to see if anyone else had experienced this… I am 32w+2 and I lost my mucus plug last night. I remember hearing in my antenatal class not to call the hospital but it is stressing me out and I don’t know if this is normal 😩

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Nappy Bags to Hospital?

Might be a really stupid question, but should I be packing nappy bags in my hospital bag? I surprisingly haven’t seen it on any of the “what to pack in hospital bag” lists, but just realised that they might be needed? No idea! 😂

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C section knickers

Can anyone recommend knickers post c section to help protect the scar/ prevent rubbing? Thanks!

Incognito
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Induction vs C section

For those of you that have had your babies would you be induced again or go straight to a c section?

Incognito
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Mucus plug

Is there any specific feeling of losing mucus plug? I still didn't lose mine and I’m just curious if there any specific feelings. Also a bit stressed that i will not notice or i will loose it while im on the toilet.

Incognito
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Induction

How long if you were induced did it take? Or did it end C section?

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Labour stopping

I’m currently 40+5 and this morning I think I started having contractions. They weren’t as bad as I’d expected (more like severe period pain). I started timing them and for 2 hours they were around 20 minutes apart so I was pretty sure this must be early labour. Everything has totally stopped now. I haven’t had any ...

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I need suggestions!

I just had a friend deliver her baby via C-section. I want to get her a care package for when I see her next but I’m not really sure what to get her. I had a vaginal delivery 2 years ago so I’m not sure what products would be helpful for her recovery. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

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Discharge

Watery or white discharge? What does this mean? I’m 37 + 2

Incognito
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Colostrum expression starting to go watery

I’m 36 weeks pregnant with my second and I have been expressing colostrum the last couple of nights. It’s not as thick as it was in the beginning. It’s starting to go more watery. Have any of you experienced this?

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Membrane Sweep! Tell me everything

Is it effective? Does it hurt? How soon after can labor start? Ect?

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Hospital Bag

When is everyone getting their hospital bag ready? I’m due 21st January

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Increased discharge

I’ve had discharge all the way through but last day or so it’s been really thick and white and this morning I feel like I’ve woken up and constantly feeling wet? Is this normal?

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Elective induction

I’m having one on Tuesday (39weeks) due to reduced movements Has anyone had any experience? I’m so so nervous can’t stop thinking about everything… is that normal

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Darent Valley Maternity

Can I ask for recent experiences with giving birth at darent valley? They had a good reputation when I had my daughter but I’m a bit out of the loop now! Thank you

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Labour ?

Hey guys, so I had a sweep Thursday 10am at 39+3 and was having light contractions that got a bit more painful around 11pm. Went to hospital as they picked up and was every 3 mins lasting 1 min a time. Got checked and had progressed since my sweep but not actually in active labour. Got sent home but was given codine...

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What do contractions feel like ? 39+5 days

Im feeling pain & pressure on my lower abdomen, I’m not sure if it’s babys head, it doesn’t last long but it comes & goes so I’m not sure if they’re practice contractions or not. How do i know when it’s the real thing ?

Incognito
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