Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I had a membrane sweep yesterday. Was 1cm dilated and cervix forward and soft but still long. Since last night whenever I wipe I have tiny pink stained mucous spots. Is this a good sign things are getting going? 🤞 37+4 but have gestational hypertension so baby needs to come soon(ish).

Hi all, I get induced on Monday due to babies growth, this will be at royal stoke. Does anyone know how long for and if partners can stay with you the whole time ?

My ex has recently said that in the summer we will be 50/50 and his new partner will be helping with nursery drop offs and pick ups. I’ve sought advice and I can say I’m not comfortable with her collecting and dropping off on her own (they’ve only been together 6 months), and that we should keep arrangements as they...

How soon after your mucus plug came out did labor start?

Hi all, My midwife has discussed a possible need to be induced early (early April) or have a C-section as baby is measuring very large (and I am very small!). I know a few people who have been induced and all of them have said it was awful, not to do it, they regretted it etc. Just wondering if anyone had any p...

I had my first baby in December 2023- now 14 months, I was induced and after three pretty traumatic days ended in an emergency c-section- which I was pretty devastated about. The whole experience was really traumatic for both me and my partner. I am due my second in August (2 under 2- God help me!! 😅) and am…

Has anyone had there son circumcised on here i need some advice on after care as my son is being done tomorrow at 3 months old

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Before my induction (due to going past 41 weeks), I read a pamphlet the hospital provided. The pamphlet reads, and I quote, ‘for a small amount of women induction does not work’ and that if this was the case an emergency c section may be needed. I needed an emergency c section and more than half the women I have spo...

I was scheduled for an elective induction today at 8 am, but lil man had other plans. I woke up at 3am. this morning with constant period like cramps. Woke up my husband said you need to take me to the hospital it snowed last night we got 8 inches of snow and then i get there and labor and delivery was packed had t...

Hey hey can anyone share how their contractions felt like during early labor? I know everyone’s different but maybe mine could be similar to someone. I have an inkling that I just felt one but also don’t want to be delusional and worry my partner 😭. I’m 38 w + 5 d and trying to remain patient but not miss important…

Has anyone been unsure that if they are starting to lose their mucus plug?? I am 38+3 and I think I am starting to lose small amounts of plug, has anyone else had the same? If so has anyone who has previously had children gone into labour shortly after this or can it take a while? First time mum here not got a clueee

Heyy , FTM . I’m being induced on Wednesday & a little nervous . Any ideas on what to expect ? Any tips , advice on what to bring . Give me it all

Does anyone else experience this? I am 27 weeks pregnant and I find my underwear wet every day, it’s not a lot of wetness to go through the underwear but the underwear it’s wet - I am forced to change it 2-3 times per day as I find it uncomfortable. Anyone else have this?

I was under the impression that 37 weeks was considered full term, but after my son's 2 week appointment, the doctor said 38 weeks is what they now consider full term. Has anyone else heard this? Honestly, I feel this would fit more with my 37 week son, just because of how he has struggled to learn to eat. He defin...

I’ve just got home after 8 hours in triage following high blood pressure and a growth scan. I’m due 3rd March and baby is measuring in the 92nd percentile with an enlarged tummy 😣 they’ve given me 3 options - do nothing and risk baby getting too big, be induced which may not work or schedule a c section. I am…

So i had a c-section 11 months back. I had a bit of back pain after this, but it could easily be put down to daily routine. I'm now 10 weeks pregnant, and all around, my epidural area feels weak (unsupported) and honestly, this has been the worst backpain ever. Some days I can barely walk. I'm beginning to think thi...

I am being induced in 2 weeks at 37 weeks pregnant. My previous baby was spontaneous labour and I’ve no idea what to expect this time round. If you were induced, what was your experience?

So I had my first prenatal appointment today & they said since in my first pregnancy I had shoulder dystocia & the chance of developing preeclampsia again, there might be a chance for me to have a C-section. When I heard this I wanted to cry bc I’m so scared of c sections especially after the stories I hear about th...

Hello! I'm wondering if you're able to share your experiences of having a C section at Queens hospital. What should I expect on the day, during the procedure and after? What was the care like? Any tips? Thank you!