Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

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…

I’m almost 37 weeks and I’ve been to the toilet and I’m not sure if Ive lost my mucus plug or if it’s just discharge as it’s white can anyone give me any advice? Thanks

Anyone else’s thread sticking out? I am almost 4 weeks post c section and noticed a small thread sticking out. 😅

Does a spinal/epidural hurt? I have an awful pain tolerance. I have a C Section booked.

Hi, I need to be induced in couple of weeks, possibly earlier depending on how my scan goes this afternoon. Does anyone have any advice and able to share their experiences? I keep seeing scary and negative things and it’s freaking me out a little.

I have been told my partner won't be able to be at the birth due to him having a bug (I'm being induced tonight) Is anybody else in a similar situation or have gone through labour on their own without a birthing partner? I feel quite scared, especially if I needed an emergency c section and I don't have a birthin...

Has anyone had a 3rd baby, we are considering having baby number 3, but I just wanted to know what people’s thought were after they had their 3rd. Was it harder? What’s the pros and cons?