Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

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 ☺️

Has anyone NOT had a bloody show before getting contractions?

Hey girls! I’m due to have little one in January and was wondering if any of you mums are packing or have packed sleep bags/swaddles in baby’s hospital bag? It’s freezing in January but I’ve been told the hospitals are really warm! Any advice would be greatly appreciated! 🫶🏻

He says "well you get paid to look after our baby" Sometimes as a joke but sometimes not so I need as many as possible.. I've said we can take you off birth certificate and also reminded him that he is on it so it's 50/50

Wondering if any previous c-section mamas would recommend a post surgery support band? Keep seeing them whilst buying other bits but unsure if they are worth the investment or actually help with comfort and pain…

I’m due January 10th so I’m 32 weeks now and will be 37 1/2 weeks on Christmas. My first daughter was born via induction at 39 weeks exactly due to preeclampsia. Should I get a newborn Christmas outfit just in case?

when you had an c-section and are allowed to get dressed into your own clothes at the hospital what did everybody wear? like pjs and disposable underwear or something else? I am just wondering whether to pack something long or short comfy? (Sorry if that sounds stupid)

Is it more likely I’ll have another C-section after my first? I just want to experience birth that isn’t traumatic and it be “natural” but I’m so scared of the next time because of my first being so traumatic. Why are emergency c-sections so common in the UK? There was something on the news about it and I’ve known...

Also how many people planned a natural birth but had to have a c-section and visa versa?

How long after your C-section did you drive? I can't get a clear answer on whether I need GP sign off at 6-8 week check or not. Currently 5 weeks pp but don't have GP appointment for another month due to waiting time at my GP

Due in at 7am tomorow what can I expect? my last section was an emergency and in all honesty i’m absolutely shitting myself

40 + 4 days pregnant and I got induced Tuesday! I went into my midwife office they inserted the catheter foley I immediately started contracting. When I got in the car at 4:30pm contractions were 2-3 minutes apart. By the time we got the hospital induction was scheduled for 8pm I was 5cm! I got an epidural by 2:00am...

Anyone on here had a previous positive induction at Uhw?

Has anyone experienced/experienceing that you were/are pregnant with your 2nd child, and before you went into labour, you had/have no one to look after your 1st born. What did/will you do? What were/is your other option/s? It's just me, my husband and my son. We don't have anyone. And I've been wondering if we wer...

I had a C-section 5 weeks ago, after about 3 weeks it was absolutely fine and I had little to no pain! Now my stomach has started hurting and feeling uncomfortable. The incision is fine just my stomach, but it’s not like cramps from the uterus shrinking. Anyone else had this is it normal? I did start bleeding again ...

I'm registered there but so far not satisfied with the midwives assigned to me. They don't discuss birth plans or anything apart from their regime. Please share your experience If you gave birth there. Need details !

Hey, I was just wondering about some tips on what to pack in mine / my partners hospital bag. I'm having a csection, though I'm not sure if this changes what items I need to bring. Thank you

Anyone else on here naturally trying to induce labour?