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Can someone please tell me when my bloody nipples are going to stop leaking please 😭😭😂

This is ridiculous I haven’t breastfed at all with this child, milk supply came in late but I’m still leaking 13 days post birth, I get the sharpest pain in my nipple and when I look they’re leaking, if I don’t wear a bra then my tops are really wet! I’m sure it didn’t take this long with my first and I breastfed ...

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Mucus plug

Hi all, I have lost my mucus at 30 weeks. Online says that it’s not very common before 37 weeks and I should call up. Has anyone else lost theirs around this time? Any issues?

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C section medication

Hi! Has anyone had a recent c section at Warwick Hospital? I had a previous emergency in 2022, and due another one on Monday. When I was discharged last time I was given paracetamol, ibuprofen and oramorph (liquid morphine) - is this still the case? A friend of mine had a c section at Coventry and was sent home on...

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C-Section Mamas‼️

Which Part Of The C-Section Was The Worse/Most Painful For Yall? I Say The Trapped Gas FOR SURE! That Chest/Shoulder Pain From It Killed Me 😩

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Pink discharge spots

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).

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Induction query

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 ?

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Advice on coparenting

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...

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Mucus plug

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

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Induction - any positive experiences?

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...

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C-section v natural birth for second

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…

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Circumcised

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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For my c section mamis

Smile 😊🩷✨

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Induction leading to c-section

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...

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My Turn Finally

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...

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Contractions

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…

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Losing mucus plug

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

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Induction

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

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Wet underwear issue at 27weeks pregnant

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?

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37 Weeks now considered Preemie?

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...

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Advice needed 😭😭😭😭

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…

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