Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Mums, when did you start buying bits for your baby? And when did you pack your hospital bag? I’m 21 weeks and pregnant with my second but don’t know what im doing this time round 😂 baby brain isn’t helping!

Hi! At what point after c section are you wearing a pad or diaper? Is this something that midwifes are taking care of when you are still under the anaesthetics or should you wear it when going into the theatre? How does it work like in UK?

did any of you go back and forth between an elective c section and vaginal? can i ask what tipped you over the edge? i am scared of things like prolapse/urinary incontinence/vaginal laxity/labor generally. but am also concerned about potential associations between c-sections and obesity/asthma/autism and the lack of...

Ladies, enlighten me please! All the posts I am seeing recently is “induction” or being “induced”. My doctor offered me induction, but only due to age, no actual medical reason. And upon reading and hearing stories first hand I am leaning towards declining induction. Why are you being induced? Is anyone doing thi...

In lovee with baby girls hospital bag and organisers🥹, but I’m literally so stressed about what we have to pack for ourselves to the hospital, idk if I’m just overcomplicating it though 😂

Went in for my 36 week appointment and am 1cm dilated and 70% effaced. My OB told me if I get any contractions to immediately come in. I really hope this girl waits 11 more days so she’s a December baby! 🫣🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Long story short my partner is in the army,we have a toddler and a 6 week old baby. I had a c section and the scar is fine but I’m badly struggling with my back since the spinal. Some days I have to force myself to clean but then I cry afterwards because I’m in so much pain. My partner gets 2 weeks paternity leave b...

How long from being induced to when you went into labour as a first time mum? My induction will be booked on Christmas week when I am 38 weeks, and I reeeeeeally don’t want my baby arriving on Christmas Day!! I’ve obviously googled it and it says it can take up to 5 days! Is it as bad as I’ve read?

Anyone not immediately bounce back after a c-section? I see all these posts of people saying they had no issues afterwards and I’m a week post op now and still in so much pain… it’s still hard to walk around, especially initially… getting in and out of bed all night long to care for baby is so hard and painful… I’m ...

Those of you who had C-sections for your October 22 baby, does the area still hurt? Shooting pains when you sneeze or tugging pains when rolling over in bed kinda thing? Also if I spend a full day walking around or cleaning etc I feel very tender in that area for a while. Planning on trying for baby number 2 next y...

Did anyone have to correct their baby’s birth certificate? How long did it take to get the corrected one?

Alright, this has probably been asked before but I do need some help. I have NO IDEA what to pack for my hospital bag. Baby Girl has her bag ready and it’s been ready for months. But for Dad and Mom, no clue. Any and all suggestions and recommendations are welcomed. Expected due date is January 4th but I have a sne...

How long did it take for your baby’s birth certificate to come ?

Any tips on naturally inducing, what worked for you?

Baby was measuring 10lbs on Tuesday and I'm being induced on Friday. What size sleep suits and nappies should I pack. I know they say give or take 10% each way but I think she's still going to be a big baby

I’m honestly fed up of listening to people say rude things about c sections. I feel like many people frown upon it. But say the emergency ones are okay, but if you choose elective it’s the worst thing ever? Like you’re less of a person/mother because it isn’t “natural”. No way is a c section the easy route! Does any...

I had my second emergency C-section 17 days ago. My toddler is almost 2 and doesn’t understand why I can’t pick up her up but can pick up the baby. It breaks my heart every time I have to tell her that I can’t pick her up. I’m lucky that my partner has till January off work so he can lift her but I just want to get ...

First time mum and i believe i have all of the bits i need for my little one but i was wondering if any mums had any advice as to what to bring for myself? i’m due in January but id like to be prepared as best as i can incase she comes early any advice would be greatly appreciated ❤️

Hey ladies , Do you have this planned? I’m due 24.1. - so in the middle of winter. We live 20 minutes from hospital, but have absolutely no idea what to prepare. Can I have some ideas please ? ❤️❤️❤️

I’m going in for my induction tomorrow at 37+1. Any positive induction stories as a first time mum?😬