Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I keep seeing people in this group saying their baby is a few days away from being 6 months old. But our babies were born in June... which surely means they're not 6 months old until December. Or am I missing something?

Today I had contractions for an hour but they stopped, I was kind of feeling disappointed as I really wanted things to progressing. Hopefully things will start back up again 🙏🏾 really want natural induction rather than being induced 🥹😭

So I had a C-section about a week ago and noticed today that the area around the incision seems a bit raw, my partner even had a look at it and agreed. I’m a bigger girl and the scar is right under my stomach fold so the midwife suggested to take like an unscented pad and pop it under to help keep it dry and clean. ...

How do I know if my c section is infected?

Being booked in for an c-section in 2 weeks, kinda nervous about it all. Any tips or advice for recovery?

He came earthside 11/14 at 2:06pm after 12.5 hour all natural labor (7 lbs+ 15oz and 20.5 inches) Still in shock I was able to go unmedicated as a FTM. I was patient and waited for labor to start on its own at 40 weeks + 5 days. Water broke at 1:30AM and labored at home for 5 hours until contractions were 5 minutes ...

1st child had emergency C-section, 2nd child, pregnant, natural or C-section?

I am 35 weeks + 1 today and my waters broke this morning. I have been in hospital all day and they are keeping me in overnight to monitor me. I am confused at what the next steps are? has anyone been in this situation. Will they induce labour if it doesn’t start by itself?

does anyone know if your partner can stay overnight with you when you are being induced im petrified of hospitals and just want someone by my side the whole time

When did you starting putting things into place for baby? Everything is put together and in her room atm like her pram, bouncers, swings and stuff but I’m dying to put it all into place down stairs but might be too early… I’m 37 weeks today and got my c-section at 39 weeks

I had my second C-section last week Thursday and feel like I'm recovering pretty well this time around. I can do most every day activities without pain, except obviously for lifting and twisting my abs. I have a two year old and would like to start baby wearing but I was wondering whether it is too early? I've seen ...

• Age I got pregnant: 23 • Age I gave birth: 23 • How far along when I found out: 3 weeks • Morning sickness: not at all • Cravings: apples and tomatoes • Due date: 03/03/24 • Birth date: 04/02/24 • Hours in labor: 11 and half hours from first contractions to baby being born • Who was there: My partner and mum •...

For those that have already delivered via c-section, how long was your hospital stay?

Baby girl finally made her arrival at 40 w + 5 d. She came so fast. I started having contractions at 11:45 pm, and she was born after 2 hours 25 minutes with 30 seconds of pushing! We almost didn't make it to the hospital!!! We got to the hospital at 1:30 am, and got into a room at 1:47. She was born at 2:10am....

How long did you take pain meds for? I had dyhydracodeine and they only gave me 30. Which is only 3 days dosage. Seems like there should be more…

**poss gross photo** I’m 37+4 first time mum. Last night I’ve started getting tightness around my tummy and strong period pains lasting a minute or two, every 20mins to an hour. This pain radiated down my legs and into my lower back. The only position I was comfortable in was led on my left side or on my birthing ba...

Age I got pregnant: 33 Age I gave birth: 34 How far along when I found out: 4 weeks Morning sickness: Until week 24 Cravings: ice cream and pretzel biscuits Due date: 29/10/2024 Birth date: 22/10/2024 Hours in labour: 1 hour approx (surgery) Who was there: Husband Pain relief: Spinal tap and whatever painkillers w...

Age I got pregnant: 33 Age I gave birth: 34 How far along when I found out: 4 weeks Morning sickness: Until week 8 Cravings: Can of coke, daily Due date: 31/10/2024 Birth date: 09/10/2024 Hours in labour: 1 hour approx (surgery) Who was there: Husband Pain relief: Spinal tap and morphine afterwards Forceps: Yes…

Age I got pregnant: 19 Age I gave birth: 20 How far along when I found out: 2-3 weeks Morning sickness: constant from 4 weeks until about 12 weeks but only once or twice after that Cravings: sweet stuff & orange fanta 🍬 Due date: 30/10/24 Birth day: 6/11/24 Hours in labour: early labour for just over 5 days,…

Age I got pregnant: 20 Age I gave birth: 21 How far along when I found out: I knew I was pregnant before the test did😂😂 Morning Sickness: No Cravings: ruffles and onion dip, olives, sniffing sharpie Aversions: red meat, seafood Due date: 07/11/2024 Birth Date: 07/12/2024 Hours in labor: 3hrs Hours in active…