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April mums - elective c sections!

Anyone else having one?! How are you feeling?! I’m feeling rather excited but nervous for the actual surgery. It’s my first time and not got any babies atm x

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Opinion on hospitals (south London) Croydon area

Really early on my pregnancy but struggling to decide on which hospital I should self refer myself. This is my first pregnancy and I don't know many people who had a baby to whom I could ask. I feel a bit lost. My nearest hospital is Croydon university hospital (about 10 min drive) but was also considering St Geor...

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C-section date

Hi all! I had my last consultation last Thursday, he’s referred me for a elective caesarean section, I was just wondering how did everyone get their dates through and how long did it take you to find them out? I’m super excited now and just want to know already, but wasn’t sure how long the referral took? Thanks! ☺️

L
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C-Section Booked for Day Before Due Date!

Is it normal to have a section booked the day before you're due? I'm panicking that I'll go into labour beforehand and need an emergency cesarean- has anyone else experienced this? I asked if it could be moved forward just a few days but they said it was their only slot 😅

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Induction for VBAC 37+5

Stories please? 🙏🏻 2nd baby this time ❤️ Had an emergency c section with my first after 23 hours labour and not progressing past 2cm…

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Membrane sweep

Im having a sweep tomorrow. I had one last Friday and lost my mucus plug the next day. If I get another sweep tomorrow will this put me in labor? I’m 40 weeks today and was 2 cm last appointment

Incognito
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Leicester General Hospital

Hey guys has anyone had or having their baby at the Leicester General Hospital? So they allow partners to stay over night??

Incognito
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Multiple C-section delivery

Has anyone had multiple C-section? what was it like during each pregnancy? were there any risks to be aware of? Did you worry about rupturing? Very helpful to know as a fellow C-section mum 🙌🏻

R
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Growing worries ?

My baby has always been in the second percentile for height and I fear she's not growing much at all.. her 9 month apt is coming up so I am going to bring up my concerns then. She's in 6 month clothes and tho is clearly gaining weight and eating well ..she is for sure shorter length wise. LO seems to be hitting most...

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C section

I had a c section 02/02 & had my IUD inserted on 03/17. I never stopped bleeding after giving birth & I’m still bleeding. Has anybody else bled this long? Is this normal?

K
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Where to deliver?

Is it just me the the idea of chosing what hospital to deliver is so overwhelming? This is my first pregnancy after 1.5 years TTC (had two early loses in the past) and I’m clueless on what to seek for? We have very good insurance so thankfully coverage it’s not a worry. If you could give me some tips I’d highly appr...

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C section swelling

How long did peoples swelling in legs take to go?

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Hospital bag

I’m currently 32 weeks pregnant and starting to pack mine and babies hospital bag… ( due 23rd may) I know the normal rule is 1 more layer than what you’re wearing. However with her being my first child I have no clue what to pack. And I don’t want to over / under pack. Any help would be appreciated.

L
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37 weeks- discharge like snot and clear

Hey guys, I’m 37+2 weeks today just been to the toilet and my discharge was like snot, stringy but clear, it’s been getting stickier the past few days but this was like more than triple the usual amount, any idea what this could mean? Baby is very low down

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Visiting Baby

I'd love to know what we are all thinking about having people come and visit baby once home from the hospital - are you putting in any rules for people to follow (eg no staying over, only an hour at a time etc)? I'm currently unsure about how I want to play it as I have no idea how I will be feeling!

L
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Colostrum Harvesting

I’m due to have a c section on Friday and was going to start collecting colostrum. I’m 36+ 3 and will be 37 weeks on Friday. When did you start collecting? And do you think it’s ok to?

Incognito
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Pain c section recovery

Hi! I’m one week post C section and I still have some pain when I’m getting up or into bed. I feel like I did an intense ab workout and the sides of my abdominal muscles are super sore, especially on the right side. Has anyone experienced this?

Incognito
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Seeing Doctor

How long would you wait before going to the doctor after months of trying for a second baby with the same partner?

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Hospital Nostalgia?

Anyone experiencing heavvyy nostalgia regarding their birth/hospital stay? I feel like I’ve always romanticized my experience in the hospital but now it’s like x1000. It will literally bring me to tears. I don’t know if this is normal or if I am just crazy 🤣 Anyone else??

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Getting home after having baby 👶🏻

Hi all! So we’ve recently been let down with a lift home after having the baby, I’m being booked in for my c section in for two weeks time! So really not long now (just waiting for my date). I’m just wondering if any of you have/had gotten a taxi from the hospital home with your newborn and what were your experience...

L
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