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C section @ st michaels

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

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C-section tips!

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 šŸ„¹ I was just wondering if anyone has any tips or advice for c-section or the recovery? Starting to feel very real now!

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Loosing my mucus plug?

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

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No car: Traveling to and from hospital after birth

We live in london and we donā€™t own a car. I am giving birth at st. Thomasā€™ 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 donā€™t own a car so if you can share your experience that will be ...

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C section

Baby is due on the 21st April, Iā€™ve had a previous c section and Iā€™d like another (having a vbac scares me due to uterine rupture) I donā€™t want to go into labour naturally and I donā€™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 donā€™t go into labour? I...

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For mums who have experienced both natural deliveries and c sections which one did you prefer?

I know every single birth is different but just want to know peopleā€™s experiences

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What to pack for mamma and baby for hospital?

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

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Breasts leaking at 17 weeks

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?

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Vbac

Has anyone had a vbac for their third baby?! Is it too crazy to consider. Iā€™m not pregnant yet but Iā€™ve always dreamed of having a ā€˜naturalā€™ birth (call me mad). Iā€™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...

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Vaginal Birth or C Section?!

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 doesnā€™t feel right in my body and when I am in hospital as my ...

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Elective C-Section

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

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Braxton Hicks or early labour?! Planned C section next week šŸ˜„

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

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Braxton hicks or early labour!?? One week before planned C section

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

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3 or more c sections

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....

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Early labour?

How can I be sure my waters have broken/been leaking? Iā€™m wearing a pad anyway as Iā€™m prone to a weak bladder so unless I change it frequently itā€™ll be hard to tell if Iā€™ve had a wee leak or my waters have leaked. Iā€™ve also been getting regular cramps for the last three days and my belly doesnā€™t feel as hard as it h...

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Inducing labour

I need to give birth before the 10th of march (due date is the 19th) otherwise my husband is going away with work. I have a sweep booked in for the 7th. Any tips on how to induce labour?

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Is anyone getting more discharge ?

Due next week and getting quite a bit of discharge :/

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C section at 37+4 - Placenta previa

Iā€™ve had a 35 week scan today and placenta is only 4.6mm away from cervix so i am having a c section scheduled. I really wanted this to be 38 weeks onwards but consultant is adamant it needs to be between 37 and 38 so 37+4/5 is what heā€™s requesting. I donā€™t want an emergency so I understand I need to limit the risk...

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Best hospitals to give birth in London

Hi everyone! Iā€™m 25 weeks pregnant and still struggling to choose which hospital to give birth in šŸ˜© Because of proximity, Iā€™m currently registered for appointments at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead but itā€™s quite an old one and doesnā€™t seem to have the best reviews when it comes to actual labour. Can youā€¦

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Day 3 post c section pain

Felt pretty good since my op with minimal pain, day 3 and it is more sore and tender, slight itch on right side, patch still on so canā€™t see wound. Is this normal? I feel like Iā€™m winding myself up with anxiety and thinking I have infection already. No redness/heat or swelling that I can see

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