Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

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?

Anyone else going in for an elective had to go in 2 days prior to surgery to have your bloods taken and await a phonecall the night before surgery telling you what time to come in?

I’ve been feeling a lot of wetness down there but remember that a midwife once said don’t wear a regular sanitary pad because it’s harder for them to determine if it’s your waters or not?

Hi girls, TMI but I’ve just been for a wee and when I wiped there was a small amount of clear like jelly stuff! Is this my mucus plug??😳should I be worried? I’m now freaking out😂 I’m only 33 weeks!

Two weeks tomorrow since the op and I feel like I cannot wind the little one very well. Not sure if it’s a me thing or a recovery thing!

I’m due for section on Friday but I’m full of cold/ bronchitis and so is my husband now. Will they still do it or is this a good enough reason for them to change the date?

Hello, I had an emergency c section in September 2022. I was induced and ended up 10cm dilated but babies heart rate was dropping and he was in an awkward position and just not budging. It was such a long ordeal. I’m currently 5 months pregnant so due my second baby next spring. I have a while to decide what I w...

Can anyone share their experiences? Particularly those wanting Vaginal delivery who are deemed high risk

I’m nearly 24 weeks and the past two nights I haven’t been off the toilet constantly needing a wee, I haven’t had proper sleep either nights which is now resulting in me being shattered even when I go for a wee sometimes nothing comes out and I still need it! It doesn’t feel like a water infection as I’ve had one of...

I hate pads. It makes me feel gross and dirty…

Age I got pregnant: 22 Age I gave birth: 22 How far along when I found out: 5weeks Morning sickness: no Cravings: none Due date: 08/17/2024 Birth date: 08/11/224 Hours in labour: 17 Who was there: my partner Pain relief: stadol and epidural Forceps: no Induced: no (waters broke and had too have a hormone drip to ...

What did your early labour contractions feel like? Did anyone experience them like trapped wind / backache? I’m getting regular pains and I feel like I’m either in denial or convincing myself it’s gas pains 😳🤣

I’ve had 3 c sections (so this will be my 4th c section) and just found out I’m 4 months pregnant… mind you I’m only 8/9 months pp. My doctor kinda scared me before cuz he was saying it’s dangerous to get pendant that soon after a c section especially the more you had. Any one have experience with this? How did it g...

So, I have to have a c section on Monday. Can anyone tell me their experience? How long were you in pain? Any tips? How to make this experience the most enjoyable?

So I have to have a c section on Monday. Can anyone tell me their experience. How long after were you in pain? Any tips? How to make this the most enjoyable that I can?

I gave birth 7.5 months ago. How to reduce an itchy C–Section Scar? Any suggestions?