Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Hi all, I’m 2 weeks pp and I think I’ve got an infection down below (had a 2nd degree tear and stitches) who do I contact, do I go back to triage/labour and delivery, community midwife or GP?

My oldest child had an infection when born as well as jaundice we stayed in hospital for 5 days in a side room where my husband could stay with us overnight. However with our new baby I’m completely unsure if husbands/partners can stay overnight. If my labour is mid day for instance and we get kept in overnight is ...

My waters broke last night at 11:30pm. Since then I’ve been having contractions every 10 minutes and it hasn’t progressed at all! I am so frustrated. I went to the birth centre but they sent me back home because they said they need to be 3/4 minutes apart even though I am having 1 minute contractions. I really don’t...

37 weeks and just found out that I am positive on this. I am so worried now. I wanted natural birth but I want my baby to be safe . Waiting for doctor now to see what is next 😭

So i had my c section 2 almost 3 months ago but im still numb in certain areas of my stomach as well as having a sensation-less patch of skin on my leg. has anyone gone through this and does it ever go away?? should i consult a doctor?

If youve had an elective c section and you hadn't started labour at all before hand, did you bleed vaginally straight away? Or is there a delay? With my 1st I had an emergency c section but I was fully dilated and pushing, the whole shabang at that point so I bled straight away.. im just trying to see where I'll sta...

Hey all! This time around, I'm having a planned caesarian section as having my first born was quite traumatic and ended up being a category 2 emergency ❤️ Any planned section mamas here who have been through it before, what can I expect from a planned section?

Hi everyone. I’m uncomfortable with allowing people, including grandparents, kissing our newborn due to the risks, but my husband doesn’t see it as a big deal. Does anyone have information on this? Feeling a bit alone and unsure. Our baby is due in January and I feel this is something we need to know beforehand. Tha...

40+1 guys🥲 i have a sweep yesterday and have haf some bleeding, which is fine according to the midwife. Ive just gone toilet and ive had a bloody show... soooo, for those ladies who had a bloody show, how long until labour?! I need this baby out🥹

Hi mummies, I’m due with my little man in 6 weeks and I’m having a hard time deciding whether to circumcise or not. My questions are What was the healing like for your boys? How old were they when they were circumcised? How was the procedure done for your son? And why did you choose to circumcise? Tia xoxo

How did everyone feel straight after their c section? I had my c section at 10am. I genuinely cannot remember anything at all of that day until the evening after my partner had gone home. I remember my baby was crying all night and I didn’t get a wink of sleep. But there’s something particular I just can’t forget...

I’m 40 weeks today and I went to the toilet and when I wiped I had discharge more like clear and pale yellow ish. Has anybody had that and know what it could potentially be? I am seeing a doctor today to monitor the baby because he hasn’t grown drastically since my 36 week scan (only by 200 grams) in the space of ...

I am 39+5 today and having my elective C-section this afternoon and due to a breach presentation. This is my first pregnancy and I am so nervous today but I know what to expect in the theatre. C-section mamas can you please give some advice of tips on how to look after the C-section scar and the recovery process f...

Mums, when did you start buying bits for your baby? And when did you pack your hospital bag? I’m 21 weeks and pregnant with my second but don’t know what im doing this time round 😂 baby brain isn’t helping!

Hi! At what point after c section are you wearing a pad or diaper? Is this something that midwifes are taking care of when you are still under the anaesthetics or should you wear it when going into the theatre? How does it work like in UK?

did any of you go back and forth between an elective c section and vaginal? can i ask what tipped you over the edge? i am scared of things like prolapse/urinary incontinence/vaginal laxity/labor generally. but am also concerned about potential associations between c-sections and obesity/asthma/autism and the lack of...

Ladies, enlighten me please! All the posts I am seeing recently is “induction” or being “induced”. My doctor offered me induction, but only due to age, no actual medical reason. And upon reading and hearing stories first hand I am leaning towards declining induction. Why are you being induced? Is anyone doing thi...

In lovee with baby girls hospital bag and organisers🥹, but I’m literally so stressed about what we have to pack for ourselves to the hospital, idk if I’m just overcomplicating it though 😂

Went in for my 36 week appointment and am 1cm dilated and 70% effaced. My OB told me if I get any contractions to immediately come in. I really hope this girl waits 11 more days so she’s a December baby! 🫣🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Long story short my partner is in the army,we have a toddler and a 6 week old baby. I had a c section and the scar is fine but I’m badly struggling with my back since the spinal. Some days I have to force myself to clean but then I cry afterwards because I’m in so much pain. My partner gets 2 weeks paternity leave b...