Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

So I've had both my babies in Singleton hospital and never had any issues. What's everyone's experiences like having a baby in Glangwilli?

Hi ladies, Has anyone had an elective c section at Kingston Hospital recently? How was your experience? Were the staff empathetic/kind? I had a really traumatic vaginal birth with my first baby in May 2022 and I’m already anxious about giving birth even though it’s extremely early and still ages away. At the mome...

Does anyone have any positive c section experiences, I’m getting so much anxiety bc my c section due to medical reasons is coming up in 3 weeks, it’s my first baby and all I really keep hearing are stories about nausea and all the pain! Can they give you meds for the anxiety and also any nausea??

Has anyone given birth at Kingston Hospital recently? How was your experience? Were the staff empathetic/kind? Were there enough of them? These are my main concerns as when I had my LO in May 2022 at Chelsea and Westminster I was put in an office during Labour for hours because there weren’t enough midwives and th...

I’m due to be induced today, waiting for the hospital to call me in, what did people wear to be induced? from a nervous first time mum, who’s unsure of what to expect, any positive stories that could help ease some of the anxiety?

Hello all, My little one is 21 days today. His cord still hasn’t fallen - we were told it can take longer than usual as he had to have antibiotics at the hospital. We are seeing the midwife tomorrow but I am getting a tad worried being me. Anyone still waiting for theirs to drop?

Hello! Just found out that I am 4 weeks pregnant and I’m considering giving birth in the Bluebell birth centre, does anyone have any good or bad birth stories there? I’ve generally not heard good things about North Manchester general but I’m wondering if people’s experiences are the same for the birth centre within ...

Just wondering if Hillingdon will give you a list of what you should pack for your baby when coming to the hospital. If they do and anyone has it can you please share & also how long do they take to discharge you after giving birth if its normal one with no complications.

What did/ is everyone packing in their hospital bags ? 🩷

I by all means do not think that either option is easy but what is everyone's opinions on what's best?

I’ll have to have a planned C-section. I have no idea where to begin to learn about how they are. I’m worried about the pain afterwards and how I’ll keep up with my toddler. Curious to hear about others’ experiences and advice.

I am a few weeks pregnant with my second. And I’ll have to have a C-section. I’m nervous because I have no idea what healing looks like and I’m not sure how to prep for it. Any insights? Or even, what was your best source of information in terms of preparing for one?

I’m 10 months PP and my c-section overhang still gets infected. If I skip a shower, or don’t keep it bone dry, the next day I have an infection. I’m using the cream I got given when I first went to the doctors, but how long will this last?

We receive WIC and EBT but sometimes we don’t have enough. I’m hesitant to go to a food pantry/bank. Should I go? What should I expect and say?

I just wanted to get peoples opinions or experiences on both. With my first pregnancy I had an emergency c section and I’ve read that there’s a high chance of that happening again once you’ve already had one so I have been offered an elective c section but have been given time to think about it but I just don’t know...

Do you get any signs the week or days leading upto when your going into labour

Hi everyone🤗 I had a cesarean section. 3 months have passed, but I haven't used a corset. Can anyone recommend a corset? Thanks💕

I want to avoid an induction, since I think it’s medically unnecessary. I’ve been a low risk pregnancy this whole time. My due date would be at 40 weeks pregnant and I feel like my OB is starting to push towards an induction. I’ll take the membrane sweep though, anyone had experiences with it they’re willing to sha...

Had an emergency c section 24 hours ago and I’m already struggling, when did your pain become manageable? It just hurts so bad to walk I’m so upset

Wondering how moms do with 3 c sections? First one was emergency, second was scheduled. Wondering how things may differ. To be honest I had A LOT of anxiety during the second, I think I was too alert and focused on what was happening and my fiancé is not great at distracting. Plus recovery for 2nd took a lot longer ...