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Yāall Iām 35w today, last night I was woken up constantly with contractions that was like deep period cramps that wrapped to my back. It eventually fizzled out. BUTTTTTT just now, I was using the restroom and wiped and noticed a small glob that was red tinted!! Iāve been having lightening crotch constantly since las...
Early this morning underware was soaked but the bed wasnāt I was under the impression if your water broke it would be ALOT of fluid or is it different?
Iām literally having my c-section on the 30th! Iām so scared but also so excited! I canāt wait to finally meet the little manāŗļø! Iām pretty sure Iām packed and ready? But any advice or tips and tricks to help with recovery!! š
Has anyone had this? Iām nearly 39 weeks and I am not dilated, so the midwife said the sweep was unsuccessful. it was so so painful I didnāt expect it to be so sore! Anyone else the same or am I just really bad with pain thresholdā¦ Iām even more terrified for labour now
Iām currently 39 weeks and not dilated at all. I have been trying the ball exercises and raspberry tea and everything. Canāt walk too much because of excessive feet and leg swelling. Any advice for how to speed things along. Trying my best to avoid an induction.
Hey all! What hospital are you referring yourselves to? Iām based in North LDN and thinking North Mid but in two minds š
Hi, I had an emergency c section on Monday the 14th October and I am still feeling pain in my stomach when weeing and pain when I try to open my bowelsā¦ is this normal symptoms after a c section or should I be concerned???
Iām actually quite embarrassed to ask this which is why Iām doing it incognito lol! Is anyone experiencing lots of discharge, and I mean a LOT? I sometimes sit for a wee and when I get up to wipe thereās a lot of white discharge in the toilet. I feel super wet down there a lot too, and it doesnāt smell or anything, ...
How long after your show did you go into labour? Iāve had 3 sweeps now (over the last 10 days - last one on Thurs) and lost my plug this morning. Bad backache but no contractions yet. Really hoping we may not be too far off. Any tips or just hang on in there? Xx
so on thursday around 9/10pm i lost about 1.5cm of mucus plug. this has been my FIRST sign of anything to do with labour im 39+2 and haven't experienced anything other than that one bit of mucus. today i woke up with wet pants, like a lot wetter than usual but not enough to leak through onto the bed. i cant really i...
Our beautiful Maeve was born 25/10/24 at 10am via elective c section. Weighing a whopping 9lb 5oz and measuring 55cm. The consultant said as he was delivering her, that I would have struggled to give birth naturally due to her weight and the fact that she had her cord tight around her body, meaning that when I wou...
Question for those that have had a c section and were given a honeycomb dressing - HOW are you removing the adhesive?! Wearing black pants, the leftover adhesive just looks awful and I am really struggling to get rid of it, especially closest to my scar as itās so sore. Any tips?
Iām a two time c section mom and neither were planned. First one was because I was in labor for way too long with no progress, and the second one was an emergency while trying for a vaginal birth. Iām not having anymore kids and I am so devastated that Iāll never get to experience a vaginal birth. I desperately want...
How have people managed getting their pram etc up stairs of flats after c section
Been leaking clear fluid since late last night. No smell. Small but noticeable back pain started about an hour ago. 37 weeks 3 days
Why am I putting this off??? Iām 37w 3d, have been on mat leave for a fortnight, done EVERYTHING else on my miles-long nesting to-do list, including writing down all the things I need to pack for me and my 2 year oldā¦ but I canāt bring myself to actually start packing! Weāve started talking about inducing a week ear...
Hello mamas ! How are you? Hope youāre all well x Iām thinking of hiring a private midwife for my hospital birth. I heard some horror stories from friends who recently delivered, so im considering to hire someone who knows whatās happening and that can advocate for myself. This is my first baby, I donāt have family ...
How long did you bleed after c section?
I havenāt brought anything yet for baby coming or her nursery or anything hospital because I donāt even know what and what to buy .. itās my first and I am confused on what and where to start from .. Who is going help me out to list what I need for nursery and also hospital preparation
DID You or DO you plan to circumcise