Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth
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Debrief
Has anyone had experience of a maternity debrief at Colchester hospital? How did you organise it and was it a phone call or in person? Thanks!
C Section Shelf
Any tips for minimizing the appearance of a c section overhang? I’m almost 8 months pp and had an emergency c section- due to baby girl’s positioning my scar is lower on one side then the other and the overhang is way worse on the lower side. 🙃 Feeling lopsided and not loving the poofiness above my scar. Any…
Is being pregnant with a toddler harder than having toddler/s and newborn?
Currently 36 weeks with a toddler and wow this has been a ride! 😴
2nd c section or vbac
Anyone had a long induction and then emergency c section and then got pregnant again? How did you decide on either planned c section or vbac? Were you worried vbac would end in another emergency c section? I'm assuming planned c section recovery would be better than failed induction and emergency c section recovery?...
What to expect from induction?
I’ve been booked in for induction next week (getting the balloon) and I’m feeling a bit anxious. Could anyone who has had it tell me if it is painful or just uncomfortable? Is there anything you wish you knew before getting it done?
Labour
Guys I need some advice/help! I am currently 27+5 weeks pregnant with Di/di twins, last week I lost a little bit of my mucus plug wasn’t to worried I lost some of it when I was pregnant with my first daughter! But yesterday my bump dropped massively like even my partner was like oh Christ you’ve dropped😂 and now…
Leaking fluid at 5 weeks, help
Wondered if anyone had experienced leaking a gush of fluid (no smell/blood) around 5 weeks? I called the EPU and they said they can’t be sure, so to contact my gp (which really surprised me tbh). I had a mc last year at 12 weeks and remember it started similarly so I’m really panicked now. Just wondered if anyone ha...
Leaking breasts, 25 weeks!
Heyy ladies!! I’ve noticed one of my breasts has leaked a little clear fluid. Has anyone else experienced this yet?
Mucus plug or discharge
Hi guys I am 33+5 today, when I went for a wee I had to wipe 3 times and this was on the tissue (this was the 3rd wipe) could it be my mucus plug or just discharge! If it is my plug what do I do?? I’m a first time mum 🥺
Hospital Bag
Had anyone for a list of what to include in the hospital bag? I have a whole list but I'm so paranoid I may be missing something important
Maternity pads
I am due in April and I am starting to prepare for my hospital bag and was wondering what brand (available in UK) you'd recommend for maternity pads. I can't handle something that's too thick.
Hospital bag
What’s everyone planning to take with them to the hospital? Any hospital bag must haves??
Pp checkup
When I went in to be induced I had planned to deliver naturally. I dilated to 4 cm when I was told I need an emergency c section. Do y’all think my OB will still do an internal check at my 6 weeks appointment or no?
Fetal growth restriction
At my 36 week appointment fundal height randomly fell far behind so they got formal growth scan and was diagnosed growth restricted. Also breech they said likely won’t have room to flip but scheduled an ECV, said likely will be a c section. I’m small so they think maybe that’s why.. I was planning to go all natural ...
Hospital or Home Birth?????
I had a hospital birth with my first baby because I was scared as a first time mom! But with my 2nd I’m feeling ok with doing a home water birth, I always wanted to do a home water birth anyway! This is going to be my last baby though! Should I go for it or no?
Circumcision experiences?
Any moms with experience with circumcision? Having a little boy in June and definitely planning on him getting one but scared and don’t know what to expect.
Birth Story 💙
This looked fun to play! * Name: Kendrick/Nugget/Chulo/Pito etc * Pain relief: Spinal Block * Induced or spontaneous: Induced due to pregnancy hypertension * Episiotomy: NO * C-section or Vaginal: C-section 😢 after hours in labor due to previously unknown fibroid * Sex known: Yes * Labor length: 36…
Which hospital would you recommend? Hertfordshire based
Had my first baby in 2022 in Lister I’d like to go back but the maternity ratings took a dive. Any recommendations around Hertfordshire, or north London?
PP c section glow up 💖
What is everyone doing to help with there post c section glow up ? Any treatment recommendations?
Mucus plug
I’m 35 weeks and today lost my mucus plug. Anyone go into labour soon after they lost theirs?
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