Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

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...

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?

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

I’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 he’s requesting. I don’t want an emergency so I understand I need to limit the risk...

Hi everyone! I’m 25 weeks pregnant and still struggling to choose which hospital to give birth in 😩 Because of proximity, I’m currently registered for appointments at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead but it’s quite an old one and doesn’t seem to have the best reviews when it comes to actual labour. Can you…

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 can’t see wound. Is this normal? I feel like I’m winding myself up with anxiety and thinking I have infection already. No redness/heat or swelling that I can see