Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

So I've been fighting a battle in my head lately I'm currently 28 weeks with my second baby my first was a c section I kinda do want to experience child birth naturally but I'm also scared I had a really traumatic c section with my first any one have any advice on what I should do

Hey girls, How long did it take for your stomach to ‘deflate’ after having a c-section?

Had appt today, and C section date, has been set! Although I’ve been warned babies could come at any point now so to be prepared. Eeek, now starting to sound and feel very real (& scary). Has anyone else had their C section dates set..?

Whilst I am high risk, my consultant confirmed that I don’t need to be induced early. Does anyone know if I can request a c section the week I am due if baby doesn’t come naturally by 40 weeks or do I have to wait until 40+7?

How easy/difficult is it to change hospitals? After reading reviews of Northwick Park I would like to switch.. does anyone have advice on this? When is the best time to do this?

I had a c section almost a week ago and I still feel like crap. Not getting any sleep. Terrible headache, blood pressure is up and down.. it feels like forever since I've been myself I just feel soo icky. Every time I'm get up to do something my heart is racing. I love my babies but also want to get in the car and d...

Does anyone know if children count as visitors at southmead hospital or can they come with birthing partner and another visitor on the same day?

With my first baby I had a “sort of” planned c-section, I never went into labour. They got me in pretty quickly as I was already overdue so waters could have gone at any time. This was because baby never dropped into my pelvis so they were worried about chord prolapse, so very risky if my waters were to break…. Cur...

BIRTH STORY🎀 • Age I got pregnant: 20 • Age I gave birth: 21 • How far along when I found out: 3 weeks • Morning sickness: yeah like crazy • Cravings: tacos and sour candy • Due date: 19/10/24 • Birth date: 13/10/24 • Hours in labor: 24 • Who was there: boyfriend and best friend • Pain relief: gas and epidural…

• Age I got pregnant: 24 • Age I gave birth: 25 • How far along when I found out: about 4 weeks • Morning sickness: YES • Cravings: Sour candy and spicy foods • Due date: 04/25/2024 • Birth date: 05/02/2024 • Hours in labor: 51hrs • Who was there: in laws, midwife and husband • Pain relief: gas and air • Epidural:...

Anyone been to babytots in newton abbot? What was it like? I've got an appointment there on Saturday

Hello, I recently lost my son full tern at 38 weeks, just days before his scheduled c-section. Would love some words of encouragement or to hear others stories as I'm feeling completely alone and devastated. Also wondered if anyone has got pregnant again quickly after an emergency csection? So keen to get pregnant...

Had c section 5 days ago in pain from my right side and so hot when I touch is this is normal ? Any advice please Thank you

I have a best friends wedding one week before my due date with my second child. It’s like 2.5 hour drive away from my hospital. With my first born, I remember laboring at home for about 6 hours before going to hospital and I was 5cm dilated. (My water never broke, I just started having contractions) I’ve been told t...

How long after second c section did you wait to go back to wearing ‘normal pants’ not granny pants as I say 🤣 no offence

• Age I got pregnant: 19 • Age I gave birth: 20 • How far along when I found out: about 3 weeks • Morning sickness: nope • Cravings: pickles, strawberries & ice lollies • Due date: 6/9/2024 • Birth date: 21/8/2024 • Hours in labor: 3 • Who was there: my mum and sister • Pain relief: gas and air • Epidural: yes •...

My little one is now 9 months and ive started to think about the idea of baby number 2. Baby 1 was emergency c section so the idea of being pregnant and giving birth again scares me. However i cant help but shake the feeling that id like my baby to have a sibling. Has anyone got any positive stories about 2 under 2 ...

Hi everyone! I’m due next month and will be in the Ulster Hospital. I was under the impression that birthing partners can be with you the entire time you’re there and not just visiting hours but saw a post somewhere that says it’s maybe only 9am-9pm? Not sure if I’m getting mixed up with birthing partner and partner...

I have take dulcoease and lactulose and natural gels and nothing HELP 😫😫🙈🙈

Anyone else experienced this or something like it I’ve been having contractions since Sunday night but still nothing, went to the hospital yesterday and was only 1cm dilated and so was sent home and told to come back in when they’re 5 minutes apart lasting 1 minute they’re now lasting 1 minute and over but times are...