Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Hi Ive just been prescribed pessary for thrush. Doctors said don’t put the applicator as far as usual. First night didn’t do it far enough and it came out. Done it further tonight but on Google that you should not use the applicator ?!? Have you and has everything been ok

Hey yall! I’m 36 weeks and 4 days. I had contractions last night that weren’t super consistent, a lot of pressure in my pelvis, and a horrible back ache. All day today I’ve been having contractions (it definitely was contractions because it was super tight, felt like period cramps, and went all of the way around my ...

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I'm pregnant again and having a hard time. Just wondering if anyone delivered at 37weeks and did they have any side effects from delivering early? Was baby ok?

Anyone tried the at home YouTube workout to induce labour? I did it a couple hours ago and hoping it works 😂🤞 38+5 and sooooo uncomfortable!!

I’m thinking of doing it alone, this is my 3rd baby and partner hasn’t been supportive. I always make my own decisions as he is always away for his business. So I’m like what is the point of him even been there 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m also due a week before Christmas so childcare around that time is limited due to our children…

Anyone used the c section patch stickers? When do you start and what do they actually do? I'm 7 weeks pp but had an opening so will wait for that to heal 1st

Odd one but I just wiped and had this weird brown string of discharge. Have this happened to anyone? It was like a rubber band. So so odd and wondering what it could be.

You know with vaginal birth, when you bleed for a few weeks after the birth, does that also happen if you've had a C-section?

Hi everyone! FTM getting induced on Monday at 39+2 using the gel Any tips for making the induction process easier/quicker? Im planning for a long walk tomorrow and after but any other tips would be really appreciated as im absolutely terrified 😫

Mine called me a C today. Honestly I’m not really surprised by this but it kinda hurts.

Has anyone had a home birth while being consultant led?

Hello, Is anyone else who had an emergency c-section or one in general still experiencing loads of pain? I'm nearly 15 months on and honestly the pain this evening is unbarable, I can only describe it as if it's being pinged or stabbed internally. Unsure if this is normal or not?! 🫠🥴 (It's killing me, doesn't seem…

At my last midwife appointment at 34 weeks it was thought that my baby was breech, now at 36 week appointment on badger it says baby is cephalic 1/5 engaged- what does this mean?

Hi everyone What is the best time to try for another, after having a c section? I understand recommended time frame is 18 to 24 months but is this really true? Has anyone waited this long to try for another baby after having a C-section for the first baby? I do not want to have another c section, I would love to e...

Anyone planning for babymoon during 5th or 6th month? Is it safe? MY OB allowed me to travel

Has anyone had a successful membrane sweep? How long did it take to feel labor starting? I just had a sweep this morning and I'm just wondering what to expect

I got induced last time at 42 weeks and this time in overdue again by 4 days. I’ve had loads of signs but it just feels like it will never happen on its own and baby is already measuring 97th percentile so I’m under a lot of pressure to get it out. They’re also assuming I have developed late gestational diabetes b...

Hi mama's, where you offered induction because of GBS? I tested positive and sincerely unsure if I should accept induction. I am 36+4

Anyone been sent home with slow labour but cervix hasn’t dilated and waters haven’t gone? 37 +3 weeks.