Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Did anyone have to correct their baby’s birth certificate? How long did it take to get the corrected one?

Alright, this has probably been asked before but I do need some help. I have NO IDEA what to pack for my hospital bag. Baby Girl has her bag ready and it’s been ready for months. But for Dad and Mom, no clue. Any and all suggestions and recommendations are welcomed. Expected due date is January 4th but I have a sne...

How long did it take for your baby’s birth certificate to come ?

Any tips on naturally inducing, what worked for you?

Baby was measuring 10lbs on Tuesday and I'm being induced on Friday. What size sleep suits and nappies should I pack. I know they say give or take 10% each way but I think she's still going to be a big baby

I’m honestly fed up of listening to people say rude things about c sections. I feel like many people frown upon it. But say the emergency ones are okay, but if you choose elective it’s the worst thing ever? Like you’re less of a person/mother because it isn’t “natural”. No way is a c section the easy route! Does any...

I had my second emergency C-section 17 days ago. My toddler is almost 2 and doesn’t understand why I can’t pick up her up but can pick up the baby. It breaks my heart every time I have to tell her that I can’t pick her up. I’m lucky that my partner has till January off work so he can lift her but I just want to get ...

First time mum and i believe i have all of the bits i need for my little one but i was wondering if any mums had any advice as to what to bring for myself? i’m due in January but id like to be prepared as best as i can incase she comes early any advice would be greatly appreciated ❤️

Hey ladies , Do you have this planned? I’m due 24.1. - so in the middle of winter. We live 20 minutes from hospital, but have absolutely no idea what to prepare. Can I have some ideas please ? ❤️❤️❤️

I’m going in for my induction tomorrow at 37+1. Any positive induction stories as a first time mum?😬

Would anyone mind sharing their experience of being plus sized and having an elective. My BMI is 48 currently and I’m a UK size 18 for reference. - Did the spinal go in? (I was told it’s very hard for higher BMIs and may need general anaesthetic?) - Did your baby need support with their lungs? - How was recovery? An...

My due date is 11/22, still no sign of labor. Any thoughts on things I can try to induce labor naturally. Don’t want to go pitocin route Anyone else in same bucket

How long will I be in hospital?

So I am booked in to have a c section in 2 days and I am so scared and nervous. I'm really squeamish and hate hospitals. Does anyone have any words of encouragement or tips to calm the nerves?

Hi everyone I’m a FTM I had my baby girl on 11/7/2024. Labor was very traumatic. I labored for 29 painful hours, with a failed epidural,begged for another epidural and it worked the second time. Baby girl dilated me up to 9.5 cm then decided she didn’t want to come out so ultimately ended up with a c-section. The c-...

Got my c section date today, Xmas eve 😂. Fingers crossed I get out on Xmas day later in afternoon.

Does anyone still have a protruding stomach more the top half of stomach which protrudes outwards after their c section 17months ago? I sometimes also get stomach spasms if I do strenuous activity using my core or if I stretch too much. Any one else?

So I was trying to push my daughter out and my blood pressure shot up to 231 one I felt as if I was about pass out I was rushed into the OR I was literally in tears now I'm two weeks post recovery

The short version is I have been offered to have an elective c section due to the level of pain I am in with PGP, my mental health / PTSD in relation to previous health problems and experiences in hospital. I have been really struggling physically and mentally recently (38 weeks) and now beginning to have panic at...

I had a 6 day induction which ended in an emergency c section. I was such an anxious mess the last few days in hospital and have really struggled with the birth trauma and have a lot of anxiety. Getting better each day though 💜 I've always wanted 2 children, my 1st was this September. Because of my hospital…