Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Is anyone struggling getting in and out of bed or scared that’s their wound will open? I get my dressing off tomorrow but Im scared. Both my feet are swollen and I’m struggling with the pain and having to pick up baby. I’m only 4 days pp so I know it will take time but any tips are appreciated.

Did you have a positive birth from induction? I would like to hear it!

When did everyone go their first walk with the pram after their c-section? I have serious cabin fever and think a little walk and fresh air would be amazing for me and baby but don’t want to overdo it 🫣

Which did you choose and why?

Anyone had an elective c section in Norfolk and Norwich hospital, If so how many weeks were you

(Sorry long birth story) Vera was born April 18th at 6:26pm weighing 6lbs 13oz and 20 inches long at 38weeks and 3 days. I woke up that morning at 4:30am thinking I either peed myself or I had a lot of watery discharge. I soaked through a pad but it was nothing like how people describe a water breaking so I just kep...

What this discharge could it be meaning of something or just normal So I have white creamy discharge not sure what this could it be I have as well nipple pain sensitive they quite bigger as well

Ladies, how big is your hospital bag, for elective c sections, knowing you could be in for 3-4 days.

I had an emergency c section for my first at 28 weeks and this time plan for an elective at 39 weeks however will labour vaginally if he comes before that - what labour essentials will I need? What books do you recommend etc? I’ve never felt a contraction nor reached the third trimester so this is all new! 🤣

I think I’m in denial, but I’m worried I could be in labor. I’ve been having on and off contractions since last night. During the night I had mild period like contractions every 5-10 minutes for three hours. They didn’t stop until I eventually fell asleep from exhaustion. They’ve resumed since I’ve woken up this mo...

My partner just told me he is planning to go on a stag at the end of may for one of his best mates. (I knew it was happening but i just assumed he would miss it bc of the baby)He’s planning to go for 3 days / 2 nights. Baby hasn’t arrived yet and we already have a 2 year old toddler. We live in London and not near...

How do women in turkey feel about this ban ?

Anyone else had this? Felt good day 8/9 but today feeling achey x

Has anyone got this when flying out? If so isit your doctor or midwife that provides this?

Did anyone else ache just generally everywhere? 10 days post c section and my body just aches, mainly my lower back and pubic area x

Anyone planning on having a home birth with their first baby? We’ve just had our home birth assessment with the midwife and I’m feeling really positive about it!

When are you planning on packing yours?

3 weeks post c section and my tummy still feels tender..how long does this last for ?

Really trying not to overpack this time, I am having a c section and not putting pressure on to breast feed - do you think I'm missing anything?

Just wondering if in the uk they leave it until 40 weeks or if you had yours earlier?