Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

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…

Hello, I recently lost my baby full term at 38 weeks. His heart stopped beating 4 days before we were due to deliver him. I had a traumatic first birth (ending in csection) and wasn't mentally prepared to deliver him sleeping so opted for a csection again. How soon can I get pregnant again? I understand the pros o...

I am absolutely petrified of having a Csection. I am 21 weeks+2 with my 3rd. My first was premature but a vaginal delivery, my 2nd I ended up in theater having forceps (narrowly avoided a section). I had a 3c tear which all healed well and was told if I had another I could go on to have another vaginal birth. Iv be...

I had my first baby at Leicester royal and had an awful experience, the treatment from staff was horrible and I’m desperate to have a positive time this time. I will be having an elective section this time and I like the fact that birth partners are able to stay overnight on the post natal wards at Coventry I think ...

I’m only 3 weeks post section and trying not to beat myself up but does your belly ever go back to relatively normal or will the overhang always be very prominent? Looking to get back into eating well and exercising when I’m recovered properly. TIA 🥰

has anyone else’s c section wound leaked fluid?

Age I got pregnant: 22 Age I gave birth: 22 How far along when I found out: 3 weeks Morning Sickness: no Cravings: cookie dough ice cream with oj Due date: 10/16/24 Birth Date: 09/30/24 Hours in labor: Scheduled c-section Who was there: My aunt Pain Relief: none Epidural: spinal Forceps: no Induced: no C-section: y...

Age I got pregnant: first time 18 second time 26 Age I gave birth: 19 and 26 How far along when I found out: 4weeks first and 8 weeks second Morning Sickness: Super bad😭 both Cravings: seafood 🦞 Due date:30/08/16 and 07/10/24 Birth Date: 02/09/16 and 26/09/24 Hours in labor: 24 hours both Who was there: first…

When I wear pants my c section wound irritates my skin what’s the best thing I can do for it to not irritate and I can feel my stitches

•Age I got pregnant: 20 • Age I gave birth: 21 • How far along when I found out: 3w+2 or 3w+4 idk • Morning sickness: until probably mid 2nd tri. • Cravings: beefy crunch burrito with potatoes/ mcchicken/ pretty much any spicy • Due date: 04/14/24 • Birth date: 04/07/24 • Hours in labor: - • Who was there: my boyfri...

Age I got pregnant: 22 Age I gave birth: 23 How far along when I found out: 4 weeks Morning Sickness: Super bad😭 Cravings: None surprisingly Due date: 9/17/24 Birth Date: 9/19/24 Hours in labor: 3 days🫠 Who was there: My boyfriend Pain Relief: Massages, tub, IV Epidural: Not until day 3 Forceps: No Induced: Yes…

I will be 40 weeks on Saturday and have a membrane sweep scheduled for Friday. Does anybody have any recommendations to get labor started? I'm so uncomfortable and ready to have my boy!

Went to the hospital last night for very painful low back pain, I mean could barely walk, and a mix of contractions/braxton hicks. Had my first cervix check (also painful 😣) and I’m 1cm dilated, but not laboring and she did pick up contractions on the monitor. I’m not due til Dec 16, but I feel he will be here…