Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Tmi so apologies in advance. I've just gone to the toilet and when I wiped I had what I thought was just discharge but it was really thick and jelly like. There wasn't loads but I'm really panicking. I had sex yesterday for the first time pretty much since conceiving and was a bit sore last night but surely it's...

My water just broke, this the 1st time it ever happened to me with all my pregnancies and at 38 weeks!

Has anyone gone into labour without having a bloody show? I’ve been loosing bits of my mucus plug but haven’t had any blood in any of the “bits” that come out.. however I’m having some cramping and a really sore back. Just wondering if anyone has gone into labour without having blood in their mucus plug?

I just found out I’m pregnant. My 3 year old will be an older sibling. Anyone with two kiddos, with the younger in their first six months of life? Give me all the advice pretty pretty please!!!

For those who already had their LO and had spontaneous labour what were some signs or symptoms before you went into labour. Did you know or was it like oh damn this is happening. Like could you feel things going on or was it more okay my waters or mucus plug things are near?? Currently 39 + 4 and having lots of br...

i have just been to toilet and in the way there i felt liquid rush out of my body and my underwear and pj bottoms are soaked. but i’m not sure if it’s my waters as i’m not having any pains apart from lower back ache. any help?

Has everyone finished giving birth for the month of October? My baby waited until the last minute of October to be born

Hey mama's, so I'm on my second pregnancy and I'm 30 weeks. The last two hours I've been having consistent tightening in my belly and can be quite uncomfortable. Thing is I didn't have this issue with my first so I don't know if these are hicks or contractions? Should I be worried? 😅

After urgency c-section and preeclampsia I 5 weeks pregnant . do you think I need tell me doctor about it or I need to Totaled 8 weeks to see the doctor?

How long after you noticed blood in the mucus plug did you go into labor? And did you contact your doctor/L&D right away? I don’t have consistent contractions or anything yet but just noticed some blood in the mucus plug when I wiped.

Quick question how do you guys describe your back contractions I have had regular contractions but I believe I’m also experiencing back contractions and they hurt like crazy

😭 lasted 3 weeks, went to my NST appt they wheeled me off to the hospital 😭😭😭 now I’m having contractions badly again 😭 Every 5 minutes

Contractions every 4 minutes, can’t feel my legs or lower back and excruciating cramps in my abdomen. I Have known for the past hour that I should probably be making my way to the hospital, however, I can’t seem to get my partner up, he has worked 15 hours today and won’t get up , just had to put my own bags in the...

38+2 .. 2cm dilated .. inconsistent contractions (7/10 pain like cyst rupturing) with the urge to pee or BM but nothing comes out… am I in labor?

Hi ladies, I’m honestly just so very confused on what to do. I’ve just found out that I’m pregnant and I’m extremely worried about moving forward with the pregnancy due to all the risks that could happen. Has anyone been through this? Getting pregnant again so soon after a c section?😶

Hey y'all!! So my baby is almost 2 months old and my husband is currently deployed. When he gets back my son will be 4-5 months old. My husband has been suggesting we try for baby#2 and not totally against it. I know it'll be hard, especially with him in the military but I'm kinda having baby fever and wanting anoth...

Hi Everyone, I had previously given birth in London and the hospital was great. I am pregnant with my second, so I wanted advice regarding how GWH’s maternity team/ hospital is

I've been having so many braxton hicks tonight and I'm starting to wonder if they're actually contractions? How can I tell the difference? I've got a steady dull ache in my lower back that I've had all day, but no other pain. These BH/contractions are currently about 3 mins long and I've tracked 6 in 40 mins so f...

Only 10 days to go till I get induced why isn’t my nerves kicking in yet 🙈 Looking forward to having cuddles with my little man and not having to go the toilet 10 times in the night 😂

Any recommendations or suggestions what to pack for mom and baby hospital bag???