Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

What did it feel like when your cervix was beginning to dilate?

They come n go . My stomach gets hard then soft. At 17 weeks. Has anyone gotten contraction's around this time . Am pregnant with twins 💜

Can anyone give me some advice or anything on induction? Second baby I’m 2cm already but I would like to go in there with some knowledge 🥲

I was induced on Tuesday! My body was handling it well and I was optimistic, but when I was having contractions, sometimes his heart rate would randomly drop and then go back up right after. After a few hours of trying things, I spoke with my doctors and on Wednesday decided to do a c section instead of continuing ...

If I have a second c section is it safe to ask for my tubes tied or is there side effects ???

Does anyone else so much discharge somedays you question if you peed yourself a little and didn't notice? 😅 sometimes I fully have to chance my underwear and pants because they feel damp and I get freaked out my water is somehow already leaking 😅

I had my c-section on Dec.4th and I really just want to soak in a hot bath.😭 How much longer should I wait? My incision has been healing fantastic and my doctor told me yesterday I was fine to resume normal duties and what not, so I’m just wondering how long you mama’s waited for getting into the bath?

Hi guys! New preemie mom! I had my baby at 33 weeks on Wednesday and I am being discharged tmrw or Sunday. I carried my first son to full term so this is new and I am torn on the inside. Drs seem pretty confident about him, heart rate is great feeding well through tube but needs assistance with breathing and lungs…....

I have a SGA baby so doctors have recommended an induction or c section at 38 weeks. Im very confused and heard pro and cons of both. My fear is going in for induction and then it not working outso having an emergency c section or baby being stuck and the use of forceps/vacuum which i want to avoid. Anyone have any...

Ahhhh need to post here as I’m so anxious but just woke up to my waters breaking!! Yes it is still spilling out of me 15 minutes later 😂😭on way to the hosp!

After 40 weeks and 3 days I had my little boy (on the 16th, 3 days after my due date). finally brought him home last night! I love being a mom for the first time. but I did end up needing to get a c-section, so I would appreciate any advice anyone has on the healing process for that?

I'm almost 38w pregnant and my daughter is 20 months. I have been planning to have a VBAC but am now considering an elective C-section as baby is apparently measuring ~93rd percentile (I know the scans can be inaccurate). I had an emergency C-section first time round, and can't imagine what it's like trying to car...

What is everyone doing with regards to how baby sleeps? Blankets? Swaddles? Sleeping bags? (I’m meaning in the hospital) If blankets… how many are you packing in your bag?

Hi ladies I was wondering if anyone could help me as this is my 2nd baby but 1st baby to be born in the Uk & have no idea how the maternity works here . I’m 23weeks pregnant now . I do have a midwife registered but she’s always busy so hasn’t updated me on anything. I would like to know when do I start getting m...

Has anyone had a successful ECV ? Does it hurt? Did you need any pain relief? How long does it take? Thankyou for reading

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My first baby is measuring big, and the doctor is pressuring to get induced at 40 weeks on the dot. I already scheduled it but do not see a need as the pregnancy has been smooth until now.

Hey, just looking for a little bit of advice. 38+1 today and went in for a growth scan on Wednesday. I was scheduled a phone call with a midwife/consultant as my boy had 9cm of amniotic fluid around him which the maximum they like is 8cm… they’re not too concerned as he may have only had a wee before the scan, howe...

I’m away for a week 2 hours from home for Christmas with family so today I finally finished packing my hospital bags 🥰 4 weeks to go but hopefully sooner 🤞🏻🩷

Has anyone given birth at the Grange Hospital (Cwmbran south wales) and what was you’re experience there? I’m due in the next few days and going to the grange I just want to know what to expect?