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Labour dystopia and baby #2?

Has anyone here experienced obstructed labour due to baby’s weird positioning and was rushed into an emergency c section? And are you having your second now with the undying fear that you’ll go through the same thing? What can we do to make it all easier and just have a good VBAC? Please share tips and tricks or ...

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VBAC

I just found out I'm pregnant with our second. What tips does everyone have to have a successful VBAC. I was determined to have an uneducated birth with my first, but unfortunately, that didn't eventuate because of an emergency cesarean Help a mummy out with any tips, tricks or recommendations 🙏❤️ I might add, I…

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Question

I need help understanding something important. Why would I need to be dilated if I'm having a C-section? My son hasn't moved much since Saturday and when I went into triage, they told me when they checked my cervix, and told me they could feel my baby's head but can't tell if I'm dilating. So what has dilating got t...

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Positive Birth Stories

Hi girls 🖤 I am due my first baby in early October and am beginning a hypnobirthing course. Part of it is surrounding yourself with positive birth story’s. If you want to, please comment below your positive birth story 🩷 thank you so much!

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Full body numbness after emergency section

Hey. I had an emergency c section 12 days ago and I still keep getting full numbness in my whole body. Has anyone else had this? I’m so tired of constantly feeling so numb in my arms and legs and belly

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No mucus plug?

I’m 37 weeks, still no sign of my mucus plug but I’m soo fed up this past week. Just want my baby here & to feel back to myself. I’m exhausted, still at work, and in all honestly I’ve sailed through this whole pregnancy but I’m feeling so tight and uncomfortable I can’t even get up off the couch without my partner h...

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Mexican and white baby

I’m really excited and nervous to know what my baby would look like (my family has only had Mexican babies). I don’t know if nervous is the right word but I’m just wondering if anyone here has a mixed baby of Mexican and a white baby. 😊 we both have done ancestry.com, I am 88% indigenous and he is 90% Irish!

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What to bring to hospital

Do I need to take nappies and milk for when baby’s born or will the hospital provide? Just trying to make sure I’ve enough room (giving birth near Edinburgh)

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Elective c section

After a lot of back and forth with myself I have finally decided I’m going to have an elective c section. My labour with my first born was quite traumatic. I’m just wondering those who have chosen an elect c section have you already had dates through? If so at how many weeks are you booked in for the section? I have...

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Induction

I’m due tomorrow and waiting for the hospital to call me for my induction. When you have your induction when did you give birth?

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Pain and recovery

FTM With scheduled cesarean , want to know what to expect. On a scale of 1-10 how painful was your recovery from c section and how long did it last?

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C Section Date

Hi!! So I’m having an elective c section due to a scare regarding my health which I don’t really wanna get into but I finally found out my date for the c section!! My little girl will be out on march 13th a week before her due date. I’m super excited and happy that she’ll be here in 16 days but I was wondering does ...

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Short crvix at 28weeks

Hi, I am a FTM 28 weeks and just found out that my cervix is 7mm long. I have been immediately admitted to the hospital, getting steroids, an arabin pessary and progesterone. They mention I should stay at the hospital indefinitely due to the risk of preterm labour at any moment. While I want for the baby to develop...

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Period post c section?

Is it possible to get period 4 weeks after c section?? I’ve been bleeding on and off ever since the section. But past couple of days it has got slightly worse and I have period cramps. Just wondered if this could be my period?

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Elected C or not?!

I have to make a decision by tomorrow if I have an elected c section or not. I’ve had hip issues in the past and that’s why I was referred to the consultant a few weeks ago. I keep changing my mind on what to do! Just wondering if anyone else has struggled to make a decision and what other people opinions are? I kno...

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FOR CURIOUS CHILDREN.

Did you baby proof your home .

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Another

How soon after a c section did y’all have another baby?

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Labour Times.

Hello all! Just trying to mentally prepare myself as I feel worried about horror stories I’m getting due to me being plus size with a high BMI. How long were your labours and did you have to be induced or was it natural? Thanks!

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Hospital bag as a first time mumma

Hi ladies, I’m starting to get my list together for my hospital bag… I’ve seen that it’s a good idea to take stool softeners with, but have no idea which is best 🤦🏼‍♀️any recommendations? Also any tips on essentials to pack would be so appreciated ❤️

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Induction

Hey everyone! I’m due May 1st and I just had a phone call today discussing my birth preferences in which I specified I really want a VBAC. Because of the risk of the scar rupturing from past cesarean, the said they would want to book me in for an induction before 41 weeks if I didn’t go into labour naturally before ...

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