Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Anyone been induced at stepping hill & their partner was able to stay with them throughout?

Anyone else have a tender tummy when you brush over it? 13 days pp x

Has anyone experienced their Braxton hicks becoming more frequent? Is this a sign of labor getting closer? My last doctors appointment it showed I had a short cervix and the doctor predicted the possibility of me going into labor around 36-37 weeks. I’m currently 35 weeks. I have my next appointment on Monday and I’...

Having my c section today and feeling so nervous. I think it’s just the fear of the unknown as I’m normally pretty good in hospital environments. Any positive c section stories welcome🥹🥹I’m having mine because I have gestation hypertension and my blood pressure has been sky high recently so baby is better to be out…

How long did it take your body to stop contracting / bleeding after a c section? X

How long did you bleed after c section for???

A little bit of an awkward question but did everyone wait the recommendation 6 weeks ? I have no more pain im barely bleeding (just spotting) and I’m getting the implant next Monday and It’ll be 4 weeks since my c section on that day my incision looks really good and clean . I’m just wondering is it a bad idea to st...

After how many days that you lost your mucus plug you went into labour? Im 38 weeks

Baby is breeched at 35w5 and my provider wants to do an external cephalic version (ECV). Was it painful? Did it work??

This is not a debate on what is the best way to safely deliver our beautiful babies. Back story.... my sister recently gave birth to my beautiful niece, who is the best baby ever. After a traumatic birth and my sister getting over that, she still struggles with her scar. No matter the reassurance we as a family, in...

Hi mamas ❤️ just wondering what everyone’s pre op experience was? Had mine today - went to DAU (day assessment unit) and the midwife took my bloods, gave me a form to bring back with me for when the surgery is booked and told me when to fast (I’m booked for afternoon so have to fast from 6am but can have sips of wat...

I’ve been having contractions since yesterday evening following a sweep, they were around 2-4 hours apart throughout the night, then throughout today have been around 20-40 minutes apart, except the last 6 I have had have been between 10-8 minutes apart, what do I do? I’m not sure if I’m sure that I’m in labour or n...

Hi everyone ive ended up having to get booked in for a c section next week pre op is 2 days before and my nail appointment is the day before the pre op. I dont want to go and have them done to have to attempt to take them off a few days later for the c section date. Does anyone know if you can have biab on for a c s...

Just found out I’m pregnant with baby number 2 and I am currently 7 months PP (section) LO will be 8 months at end of April Has anyone else here got pregnant this soon after a c section? Any shared experiences, advice, helpful tips very welcome TIA ❤️

Just a quick poll the NHS says you shouldn’t have more than 3 surgeries, just wanted to check if there are women who have had more than 3 and please share as much of your experience as you’re willing to. Signed A mum who was hoping to have 5 kids but has already had 2 sections in under 2 years

I had a C-section 4 days ago and I’m really struggling with how my body looks. My tummy now hangs down over my scar and I hate it :( Does it go away or will my stomach be like this forever?

My period is 4 days late and I’m 99.9 % sure that I am pregnant , I just haven’t taken the test yet bc I don’t want to stress out my boyfriend. But I am 1 year and 5 months pp,and I am scared that I am going to have to have another c section. Has anyone had success with vbac this soon after giving birth? Is there an...

Has anyone here had a successful VBAC? I didn’t get a midwife, even though I applied for one online when I was 5 weeks pregnant. I also don’t plan to hire a doula. Do you think it’s possible to have a successful VBAC without a doula or midwife? I’m afraid of having another C-section because my recovery was so dreadf...

We have to supply everything but food... feel like I'm missing something... Nappies Wipes 2 weather appropriate outfits & socks Nappy cream Vaseline (chapped lips) Raincoat Anything I should be including?

I’m 39 weeks right now and having my second due May 1st but I’m actually considering getting scheduled for induction but I only hear negative experiences so I want to check in if anyone has a positive experience?