Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Anyone else keep peeing themselves? 🤣 Every time I pee there is always an extra trickle and sometimes I can catch it but sometimes - most of the time - I keep wetting myself! Lol

Woken up by clear odourless water gushing into pants then more as I went to the loo - followed by belly cramping - am I over thinking this or is it a sign that things are starting? 38.2 and due an elective on the 15th... what should I do?

I got a c section 5 days ago and I’m having like a pulling pain in my left side in my belly it’s been happening since day 2 is this normal?

Hey mamas, I’m curious to hear about your experiences at North York General Hospital. How was the quality of care? staff attentiveness & any tips on having a smooth visit? Also, if you have any ideas for thoughtful gifts to show appreciation for the amazing nurses, I’d love to hear those too Thanks!

Been diagnosed with severe choleastasis. Getting c section done when il be 35 weeks and 5 days (almost 36 weeks) need reassurance!

Hey mums I’m on my 5th week of c section and I’ve grew some hair over my my scar which I assume is normal as we grow hairs on our body esp if we don’t remove it for sometime. However has anyone removed their hair over the scar and what week and is it safe to do esp with a light razor 🪒 kindly share your stories…

Had 2 sweeps this week, due date is today (7/11/24) and I’ve been having tightenings and pains since 2am but nowhere near close enough, roughly 20 mins apart. Also lost my mucus plug today. Is this early labour? Or just braxton hicks?

If you were induced for medical reasons (mine is a precious loss) at what gestation were you induced? For example they’ve told me ideally 39 but I lost my baby at 39 weeks so I’d like to be induced before maybe around 38.

Hey guys having my C-section at Homerton this Saturday, wondering is it cold on the ward? Should I be taking a blanket?

Hello all! Baby girl decided to make her debut November 4th, 2024 at 8:46 pm at 32 weeks and only 2lbs 10 oz. she's currently in the NICU doing good, breathing on her own and taking her feedings well. I had went in because I felt something was off with her movements and it turns out I was right! I was diagnosed with...

Im getting induced next week at 37 weeks. What do I need to get done? What should I pack in my hospital bag? I don't knowwww

So since having weekly scans since 28 weeks baby has remained complete breech and same position every week and looks very comfortable I am Told she still has time to turn but I am starting to think she won't and debating if a C-section would be worth having instead of trying to turn her what is other people opinions...

At what point after c-section do periods return? I’m 8weeks pp tomorrow and I’ve ready 2-6 weeks? Should I be concerned? It’s was my first baby

Hi, I'm just wodnering if anyone on here has had a section or cat 1 section. I'm 8 days post section and my pouch where the scar is has swelled up a bit more. Its not as painful as it was the first few days but its a lot more uncomfortable and I'm just scared of infection. Has anyone else had it where swelling got w...

Any good induction stories? 😅

I am 32 weeks pregnant and not only are we expecting our 1st baby in the coming weeks but we are in the middle of moving house and area. The hospital I'm currently registered to have the baby at is rated as outstanding, I really want to have my baby there but it's looking like we are going to move 1.5 hours drive aw...

I’m 37 weeks and 4 days and I keep getting really intense lightening crouch so much it makes me eyes water and it last for at least 30-60 seconds! I’ve also had major backache today and shooting pains when I walk. Does this mean labour is near?

Hi is it still only one night in hospital after c section aslong as mother And baby healthy?

BBC NEWS/The Maternity unit are looking for people to get in touch about their birth experiences at singleton hospital swansea.

So I am 9+6 and I constantly feel like I have wet myself due to discharge when I wipe it's like stringy 😳 is anyone else experiencing this 🤞