Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

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...

Definitely mucus plug discharge.. 38 weeks.. slightly clear with a little blood coloring. Contractions still about 8-10 mins apart, accompanied by lower back pain and tummy tightening, but no water breaking yet. How soon should I expect to hustle to the hospital? Tonight? Keep an eye on contractions? This is my 2nd ...

I am travelling with baby but without my husband. What documents exactly do I need to bring to the airport? do I need to carry birth certificate or letter to show I can travel with baby?

I’m not sure if i’m overthinking or not, but is it really obvious when your waters start to ‘slowly leak’? i’m sitting here tonight thinking that i won’t notice if my waters leaking at any point and something will go wrong! Is this just pre birth nerves?

In my mind, I feel like I will rather have a c section than have to have an assisted birth with forceps …. Am I crazy ? Interested to know how others feel about this / experiences with this ? What would you do ? C section or forcep delivery?