Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Being induced tomorrow and really quite anxious x

Hi all! So I had an emergency c section on 13th October for our beautiful boy. Obviously he’s just over a month now. Just wondering how everyone else healed? I only really took painkillers the first week at home and then stopped. I felt like I’ve done pretty well recovery wise and feel happy to drive now though I’m...

I been told babies measuring small I’m 32 weeks and 5 days baby is 3lb 14 oz they are doing more scans to see if he grows but may talk about inducing just wanted to see if anyone had other reason for being induced. No hate plz

Has anyone experienced contractions / strong period pain that comes and goes in a pattern, but had a long cervix when checked? I’m 36+5 and all day today I’ve had period pain that started off constant and through the day it’s started coming and going. I went to triage to get checked and they did a cervix exam and sa...

Hey I was wondering if anyone has ever chosen a c- section with there first?

Is anyone else planning a home birth? Baby number two for us but first was born on the maternity ward

We just had a successful, all natural VBAC, despite being considered a high risk pregnancy due to chronic hypertension. The doctor you go to makes such a difference. Mine never once pushed to induce or schedule a repeat cesarean. He monitored me and baby closely, and did everything he could to make sure I got the ...

• Age I got pregnant: 26 • Age I gave birth: 27 • How far along when I found out: about 5/6 weeks • Morning sickness: NO • Cravings: fruits especially 🍉 • Due date: 18/06/2024 • Birth date: 25/06/2024 • Hours in labor: 53hours • Who was there: husband, midwives and surgeons • Pain relief: gas and air • Epidural:…

Hi ladies, I am on day 4 of my recovery and I have a couple of questions I will see my nurse today but I do still have the questions now and am unsure as to when I will see my nurse. Firstly - what positions did you sleep in? I want to key on my side however it hurts so much. I am lying on my back with a pillow un...

This is my second pregnancy and I had my first at 38 weeks. Just been for my 36 week midwife appointment and they said that babies head is 4/5 engaged she was quite shocked about it. Does this mean I will go into labour soon or not? I know for first pregnancies heads can engage quite early on but for subsequent preg...

Hi everyone, I am currently pregnant with baby number 2. My LO will be around 20/21 months when baby is born. Has anyone else had that age gap? What did you do when going out? I don’t know whether to get a double pram, or whether she will be a bit old for it. Or the ride on things that attach to the pram? Any advi...

Had my 38 week checkup today. They are inducing me next Thursday! if you’ve been induced let me know your stories or what I should be prepared for! I am so nervous but excited!

Age i got pregnant: 23 Age i gave birth: 24 How far along when i found out: 4 weeks Morning sickness: yes Cravings: watermelon / chocolate milk Due date: 29/10/2024 Birth date: 05/11/2024 Hours in labour: 16hours Who was there: Partner Pain relief: Paracetamol/ Ibuprofen + injection (idk what) Epidural: yes For...

Hi mamas I have an appointment booked for circumcision tomorrow but baby has appointments all next week for bloods etc . Will it still be painful for him ? Should I cancel the circumcision appointment? I just don’t want him to be uncomfortable and in pain while also getting bloods etc

Hi, my waters broke just after midnight and I went into the hospital to get checked over and all is fine. I’m not having any contractions yet and have been booked in for an induction at 8pm if I don’t go into labour before then. Has anyone else been through this? I ideally wanted to avoid an induction but I’m happy ...

I haven’t because people told me not to, but what does everyone else think?

39 weeks and had my first sweep yesterday - now continuously losing light brown blood and my mucus plug. Will labour be soon??🙏

Does it hurt? can you feel them doing it to you? the thought of even a blood test makes me sick but i’m wondering if a C section is best as i am high risk due to BMI? i’m just so scared of dying. this will be my first

Hi everyone, I’ve been told it’ll be safest for me and baby if I have an elective C section. I’m due mid April. Just wondering generally what kind of date they give for elective c sections? I’ve been told it’ll be before due date but no timeframe. Any advice on how much sooner then due date people had c section/reco...

I know there’s been a couple of posts where people have said they aren’t feeling very organised 🤣 but I’m 31 weeks tomorrow and we know what travel system, car seat, etc. we want to get but when do we get it? I feel like we’ve got so long left still but also it’s flying by! We have a next to me and Moses basket…