Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Anyone feel like their Braxton hicks last longer than “a few minutes”? My belly feels hard for ages some times and makes kicks so muted!

Last night i saw a jelly like thick substance when i wiped it didnt feel or look like discharge. This is my second baby and wanted to prepare mentally if that means i will be going into labour soon? Im 39 weeks today. Im curious about others experiences with this from when did you loose your mucus plug did you go ...

When it was decided you'd be having a c section (I'm predicting and hoping its not classed as an emergency, just due to him being so big) how quick did you get in? Was it the same week/weeks? Im 38 weeks on Wednesday, was meant to have a growth scan that day but they've brought it forward to tomorrow due to how big...

C section mamas, how we feeling? Had my section on Friday and wow the pain 😳 it’s okay when I’m chilling but to stand up and sit down and get off the bed it hurts a lot! Also finding myself holding my belly when walking! Please tell me it gets better soon 😩

Someone help me, I went for a wee and wiped, and this was on tissue, it's stringy and wierd ? Please tell me this is not my muscus plug ? Just worried as high risk pregnancy. I'm only 24 weeks tomorrow 3rd baby, never had this with my other 2 ! Just really worried can't go into labour early Just can't ! It's worryin...

Is it safe to have baby at 37 weeks? I’m starting to get a little worried as the date approaches.

40+2 today and losing the will. Did not anticipate going overdue as nobody in my family ever has. I was actually 15 days early! Had a sweep at 39+6 and since then, my plug is slowly coming away, along with a little blood. But apart from having mild period like pain, I’ve had no cramping or contractions. Went for my ...

Morning ! Has anyone given birth at Queen’s hospital recently? As I have just moved to Romford and the nearest hospital is Queens. I have heard of some bad experiences but they were all a few years ago. Thanks 🤗

Does anyone have this and able to do anything about it without visiting doctors? Luteal stage appears to be 8-9 days long. It took ages to fall pregnant and the pregnancy to stick first time round - it never clicked that the luteal stage could be an issue. We have been trying nearly 6 months now for another baby ...

How long after a c section did everyone stop bleeding? I’m 7 weeks almost and still bleeding? Is this normal?

We have no family/friends that we can rely on to leave our toddler with them so I’m worried that I will have to be in the delivery room alone while husband cares for toddler outside the room. How do I go about doing this assuming I’ll deliver at night. How did you all manage without the village?

So my OB only delivers at Manatee Memorial, and I’m a little apprehensive because of my own birth and the trauma and lasting scars because of it (ended up with Erb’s Palsy because the Dr was an idiot basically). And the last time I took my daughter in after she fell off the bed and hit her head, they at first gave m...

I was told not to go into L&D until they are 5 mins apart but this crap hurts. Like having to focus and breathe through these. Should I call l&d now or still wait till they are 5 mins apart?

Tips for reducing c section over hang?! Didn’t have one with my first but 4 weeks into recovery and I definitely do this time 😞

Hello, wondering if anyone has a good c section workout plan they are using thag is manageable with a newborn . I need to rebuild my core to support my back but currently I don’t feel my core muscles as I did pre- c section. I’m 7 weeks pp. Also, has anyone used the postpartum belt? And is it effective? Thanks !

I did the OB route last time and wanted to try a midwife today! Wanted to hear other people’s experiences about what it’s like, how many weeks were you when you first saw them, where were the appointments, what happened when you went into labour and what was postpartum like !?

Hey, has anyone been induced at Wigan hospital and can shed some light on what the situation is with partners staying with you? Being induced tomorrow and not sure how it works. Thanks! X

Hey Mamas So I think I’ve started having contractions last night around 9pm and I woke up every hour with this tightening feeling around my belly. It continued from 10pm-9am and then it stopped ?? Wondering if it’s Braxton hicks or actual labor as my due date is February 26th lol Also did you guys do anything to...

Hello, im pregnant with my 2nd and a few days ago I had my 20 week scan and my cervix was measuring short. I had a procedure last year to remove some abnormal cells following a smear which led to having a small part of my cervix removed so I was told this could affect future pregnancies and that I’m high risk for a ...

Hi has anyone ever requested a c section and it has been granted , currently pregnant with baby number 3 last two have been normal delivery however I currently have a husband who works away , two children to look after and no family around and it kinda stresses me out thinking who will look after the kids when I go ...