Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I had a sweep yesterday (I’m 38+1) and was 2cm, I’ve had tightenings and cramping ever since and lost my mucus plug earlier and have now just had a “bloody show”. Could this be a sign labour is near? I know you can never tell but my partner is self employed and ideally needs to work as much as possible before hand a...

Has anyone had a smaller baby? I'm a bit worried :(

I had an appointment for a sweep today, but unfortunately my cervix was still closed so she couldn’t do the sweep. Has anyone actually had any labour signs after a failed sweep though? I swear I’m having cramps now but not sure if I’m just thinking into it.

I’m currently torn between these options… With the MLU - do you have to book in? I had my 34week midwife appointment on Monday & asked about a home birth to find out a bit more.. she said if I’m interested she can come out and visit me in 2 weeks and we can get things / paperwork etc started. I know a lot of wome...

Hi all. I'm due in June 2025 and currently registered at Royal London. I have been pretty happy with my care so far, but starting to freak out a bit at the prospect of giving birth there due to some of the reviews I've read and experiences people have shared. So, I'm considering switching to Homerton, but first want...

Hello, due to a few reasons I will be having a planned c section at St michaels for my baby due in June! Just wondered if anyone can tell me what to expect etc, how many weeks were you when you had it etc . Thanks

I finally have the date for my elective c-section on Monday at 41 weeks, so my February baby looks likely to become a March baby 🥹 I was just wondering if anyone has any tips or advice for c-section or the recovery? Starting to feel very real now!

Since yesterday I’ve had little bits of snot like discharge coming out, not lots just two lots of it does this mean labour is close?

We live in london and we don’t own a car. I am giving birth at st. Thomas’ in May and was wondering if i can take uber after birth without a car seat? Or do i need to bring a car seat if we plan to take uber back home? I am sure many people in london don’t own a car so if you can share your experience that will be ...

Baby is due on the 21st April, I’ve had a previous c section and I’d like another (having a vbac scares me due to uterine rupture) I don’t want to go into labour naturally and I don’t want to have an emergency c section, do you think they will book me in around the 37 week mark to make sure I don’t go into labour? I...

I know every single birth is different but just want to know people’s experiences

I’m a first time mom due April 18 and I have no idea what to pack for the hospital other than the obvious things.

There is a clear liquid coming out of my breasts. I know that colostrum can come around this time but should I be worried about the liquid being clear?

Has anyone had a vbac for their third baby?! Is it too crazy to consider. I’m not pregnant yet but I’ve always dreamed of having a ‘natural’ birth (call me mad). I’ve had 1 emergency c section and one elective as I tend to grow very large babies (10lbs 4oz and 11lbs 11oz). I at least want to attempt it with the thir...

I know this is absolutely my decision but I would really love some advice as I am stressing myself going from one to the other. I have a very low pain threshold and I suffer with anxiety/panic attacks to the point where I nearly pass out when something doesn’t feel right in my body and when I am in hospital as my ...

Does anyone know which two days a week that they do elective c-sections at Wigan? Thank you ☺️

I’ve been having cramping in my back and abdominal tightening for 3 hours as well as diarrhoea… I’m due Elective C section next week and I’m just worried if I am in early labour will they operate or encourage a VBAC?

I’ve been having cramping in my back and abdominal tightening for 3 hours as well as diarrhoea… I’m due Elective C section next week and I’m just worried if I am in early labour will they operate or encourage a VBAC?

Hello everyone. I had an appointment today with a consultant about my 3rd elective c section in August. Now back when I had my second c section I was told by a consultant that she would personally suggest to have no more than 5 sections. I was like ok, cool we only want four babies maximum so that works well for me....

How can I be sure my waters have broken/been leaking? I’m wearing a pad anyway as I’m prone to a weak bladder so unless I change it frequently it’ll be hard to tell if I’ve had a wee leak or my waters have leaked. I’ve also been getting regular cramps for the last three days and my belly doesn’t feel as hard as it h...