Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Hey mamas just want to know how many of you have a c-sectio scar that really bothers you and you don't like how it looks or if your scar healed fine and doesn't affect your self image

I gave birth to my wonderfully chaotic toddler 20 months ago. I had a c section after a long labor. My husband and I are thinking about trying to another baby! I'm just curious what it feels like during pregnancy with your scar? How it grows, does it hurt, does the nerve bother you? I still have some issues touching...

hey, so i’m 32 weeks considering induction because the amount of stress i’m under and what i do for work is putting so much strain on my body and my mental health that im terrified im going to hurt my baby. would this be something my doctor would consider? am i crazy?

My parents who live out of state are super excited about baby girl. They are blowing me up about being here for the birth. But they tried to invite themselves into our home to be here for the birth! We know babies tend to come on their own time — but I don’t feel like hosting anyone leading up to L&D. How have oth...

Hi I’m due to give birth here in a week or two and wondered peoples experiences after birth? I’ve just moved so want to know how different Wales is postpartum! When I had my previous son pre term I was given a medela breast pump in hospital to pump breast milk and then allowed to take it home for two weeks just sig...

With my first, I had an emergency c-section, so recovery was totally different. This time, I had a successful VBAC so I'm not 100% sure how long healing takes. How long was it before the swelling went down? How long did you have to use the squirt bottle/pat dry? Witch hazel? Etc. Thanks for any input!!! I'm sick o...

Can anyone tell me what the mucus plug looks like? I just had this discharge that looked like a thick glob of snot and it was slightly yellow when I got up from the bathroom. If it is my plug how soon after did anyone experience labor symptoms?

I’m due in 3 weeks and it looks like a jungle down there. It’s a bit embarrassing but I’m not sure I can be bothered to do anything about it. Is anyone just leaving it? Would it be ok with stiches etc if it’s hairy? X

My Ob asked if I wanted to be induced ? What are the pros and cons of it? My first one came on his own. Second is a girl; heard girls are harder 😭 and im terrified of it Will the birth process be faster or longer No epidural as my first one I didn’t get it

My Ob asked if I wanted to be induced ? What are the pros and cons of it? My first one came on his own. Second is a girl; heard girls are harder 😭 and im terrified of it Will it be fast ?

Hi ladies, When was your elective c-section booked in for?

Hi first time pregnancy and I had to get an emergency cerclage 21 weeks 2 days due to short cervix..Any advice I am so nervous prayin for a full term pregnancy for my baby girl

How far in advance did people get a date for their elective c-section? 🙂

Have any of you had to go back to dr for infections? I had one but need to go back as it's no better! I WhT back ti the triage at the hospital the first time 2 weeks ago but wondering if I have to go to gp now? I'm 4 weeks pp tomorrow!

Does anyone know about if your mom has had preterm babies that you will also be at risk of having preterm babies?

Hello, I’m due MCDA twins in March, although will be February at the latest they are here. I’m 19 weeks. I’ve not started buying anything yet but just wondering if anyone can share any tips/must have items? I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed. First pregnancy & not sure what things I need to get 2 of etc! Thank you for...

I just wanted to share my story to give everyone a little bit of hope. I ruptured at 18+4. Was told the worst case scenarios and expected what I believed the inevitable to happen. I scrolled through pages like these daily, reading the success stories dreaming one day I’d be able to share mine and here I am. I must a...

Lost my mucus plug on Friday. No bloody show, didn’t think anything of it because on google it says it can take weeks to deliver after. Called my ob yesterday just to have her write in books and she told me to head into the er asap. I’m 35w and 2 days today so I went yesterday. I was in Triage for 4 hours where they...

Should I feel bad for wanting to be induced a week before my due date just for my own comfort? I have 2 kids already (2.5yo and 4yo) and it’s just getting so hard. I just feel bad and feel like other moms will judge for inducing early. With both boys I induced on their due dates.

When do they normally book you in for a c section? At how many weeks?