Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Anyone who’s had an elected section is it standard now for you to not know when it’s going to be until the week before? I keep seeing people having actual dates booked in, but when I ring and ask they just say I’ll get contacted the week before? I have a daughter I need to try and sort out & a dog & 2 cats. I know b...

Anyone who has recently had a planned section at GWH, how far in advance did you get your date? My midwife seems to think it will only be given to me at my pre-op which is 39 weeks but I have a consultant appointment at 35 weeks so thought it might have been then?

Hello! Am currently trying to get a list of things together ready to pack mine and baby's hospital bags; just wondering if buying normal incontinence pads/disposable underwear will work for postpartum bleeding or no? 😊

I’m 37 weeks nearly 38 and my baby is already weighing 8lb and I’m just tired in general and I just wanna meet my little girl now 🥹so any tips to induce labour? I’ve been drinking raspberry leaf tea since 32 weeks, I’ve been bouncing on my ball and I’ve done curb walking. Btw baby is weighing big because I have…

Hi all, need some advice please. I’m 40 weeks today and have been told that baby might be on the bigger side but nothing to worry about apparently and normal delivery should be fine. However due to my age, 39 they would like to induce me tomorrow. Was hoping baby would come naturally before then but nothing has happ...

I’m 6 weeks post planned c-section and am currently on my third round of antibiotics for an infection in my incision. The hospital swabbed my infection and it came back positive for MRSA - it was resistant to the initial round of broad spectrum by antibiotics they gave me so I was prescribed some which it would res...

Since my Csection 7 months ago I’ve noticed that I feel EXTRA bloated and swollen down there for about 4-5 days around ovulation. Also, the EWCM seems to last way longer than before as well. I used to always be aware of when I ovulated, but now its like super obvious and it’s annoying 😅 Has anyone experienced this?

I had an emergency c section last month after a week in hospital being Induced, recovery has been a bit difficult 🫣 is a planned c section better? I've always wanted 2 babies and now would opt for a planned c section and was hoping it's a bit of an easier recovery? Has anyone had both?💜

what have people packed / plan to labour in i’ve packed pjs, coming home outfit in my hospital bag but im not sure what to labour in, a lot of people say a nightie but im not sure

Hey guys, I’ve been told I will be rang at some point this week to be booked in for induction at LGI. I’m 40 weeks and high risk. Can someone let me know the time frames or previous experiences please? Thank you x

Will there always be blood in the mucus plug? i passed some jelly type mucus this morning but it wasn’t blood stained

I’m 23 weeks on Sunday and I keep peeing loads the last couple days! I know baby getting bigger and all but mil said about a water infection. It’s not painful or anything just unbelievably frequent. Shall I get my wee tested or is anyone else having the same thing

I had my daughter 14 months ago via emergency c section and still until this day my stomach still looks almost pregnant like, I feel extremely bloated every time I eat or drink, every now and again - most days, I get pains in different areas of my stomach and/or scar, sometimes painful, sometimes just discomfort. Is...

Are your partners getting the basic paternity pay or is there employers topping it up ? Just curious thankyou x

Hi mummas, I’m wanting to hear everyone’s stories from their planned section! I had my first last year via emergency c section and it was not a nice experience. I’m now due for my second soon and I’m considering a planned cesarean this time but still wanting to hear everyone’s experiences!

Has anyone else struggled to fall pregnant after an emergency c section? I had one 4.5 years ago and I’m not sure if it’s related.

It’s a few days before my due date and I have had a Cervidil strip in for the past couple hours. It’s happening! Any tips, suggestions, words of advice, encouragement? Hubby is asleep and I’m trying to wrap up some work to keep my mind off of the contractions.

Hello, I had a c section on 22/10 and most of my pain is from trapped wind/constipation. I have had peppermint water prescribed in hospital and Lactulose but it seems to be getting worse. Any magic tips?

Boyfriend got a new job in Vegas I am officially moving in February from KCMO any good delivery hospital recommendations?

Hi ladies! Today my RN told me the next two weeks they would do vaginal culture test with long cotton and wouldn’t use speculum to check is there such a bad bacteria or not, she said it’s important for those who planned to do vaginal delivery and she told me even though I would do repeat C-section I still need to do...