Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Just want to say good luck to anyone who’s not had their November baby yet. I was due on Tuesday 12th but yesterday on the 10th my waters broke with an almighty pop that woke my 1 year old that was sleeping next to me. Within minutes. Contractions started. I was convinced at that point she was coming as they were so...

For various reasons it’s looking like I’m going to have to pick an elective c-section for the delivery of our baby. I was just wondering if mums who have had a C-Section wouldn’t mind sharing their experience? I’m trying to get as much information as possible!

Hey hey! I was induced at 36 weeks with my first baby due to preeclampsia. I labored for 40 hours and made it to 7cm but he wouldn’t drop so I requested a C-Section. I recently found out I’m pregnant again! I’m super early so there’s plenty of time to decide but I’m considering a VBAC. Anyone have an experience yo...

Hi mums when did you start sleeping on the side and is it safe to do and does it feel comfy. I’m currently one month pp but I mostly just sleep on my back I can try side but still avoid it I guess it’s just the fear!!

Hey ladies! I was just wondering when everyone had their consultant appointment for their elective c-section. My midwife has referred me to the local hospital twice now but I haven’t received an appointment yet. I am currently 33 weeks, is this something I should be chasing more or do I just wait and hope someone m...

I feel overwhelmed with all the sleep advice. We’ve bought sleep bags as I don’t want to swaddle, but do we take the sleep bags to the hospital? Or will it be a blanket in the hospital? Any advice helpful 😊😅 xx

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Hello, I’ve been bleeding even after 6 weeks post partum I had a c section and this has never happened to me, I’ve been bleeding off and on, About every 1.5 weeks to 2 weeks I’m bleeding. I’m 3months post partum and still bleeding, has this happened to anyone!?this is my 3rd baby

Hi guys I had an elective c section 6 weeks ago When I was 13 days post surgery on a night I got the most weirdest painfulest pain under my chest and on top of my stomac the pain would go to my back and make me struggle to breath for about 45 mins that I was so scared I called an ambulance the ambulance said my he...

I’m 3 weeks postpartum, I haven’t been in any pain and been able to move around and do things like normal but yesterday my stomach started feeling really tender and kinda sore every time I move. It kinda feels like I have a gas bubble stuck or something … not sure if I just maybe overworked myself too soon or what …

I am a bit unsure about what to buy in terms of recovery kit. I plan to have a vaginal birth but I could end up having a c section. Who knows? What’s best to do? What are the essentials no matter the type of birth?

Ftm here from the UK, how many days are you expected to stay at the hospital? I know someone who gave birth in the early hours of the morning and was back home that same day at 6pm, is that the norm?

It’s finally my turn ladies!!! My beautiful girl is here!! 😍😍 I was supposed to be induced at the 39 week mark because she was measuring small. However, she wanted to come at her own time! She came at 37 weeks and 4 days. Early labor 2 days Active labor 11 hours. I got the epidural at 6 cm and had my water…

I’m thinking of changing from my local hospital to one that’s slightly further away to give birth. I’m going to speak to my midwife at my 25 week appointment. Does anyone know the process of doing this? Is it hard to change hospitals or easy? Would all my future appointments then be at the new hospital, or only b...

I’m planning to go to the emergency room and labor/delivery at MLK but I’m quite nervous. I don’t like hospitals so would like to know if anyone had a good (or bad) experience there.

Hi, may sound silly (first time mum) but should I pack my swaddle bag for the hospital?? X

Hello! I’m 29w pregnant first time and I will be delivering my baby at PCH. I want to know if there are mums here who can share their birth experiences at this hospital as I don’t know what to believe.

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How long after loosing your mucus plug did you go into labour? had a sweep friday, was 39+5, lost my mucus plug this morning 40 weeks really ready to meet my baby, how long after djd people go into labour and what djd they do to help?

Hi girls x I just wanted to ask if your contractions started first or your water broke and then the contractions started. I know it can be different for everyone but just wanted to read some experiences x