Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

So I’m still only 26weeks pregnant and I am hoping to have a natural birth, however on the possibility that I may end up needing a c-section, what is the recovery like when being overweight and with an apron belly? I’d be concerned about it not healing properly because it would never really get much air to it, it’s ...

Hello everyone, has anyone have good experience with Balloon induction? Thank you. ❤️

I felt good 10 days in and not in pain but now at 3 weeks my stomach feels like it has regained sensation and everything near to the wound feels tight. Is it normal for it to hurt more as it heals?

Did you get a choice of dates? How long were you in hospital for? What did you wear to go home? Guessing something very loose! How long until you felt more ‘normal’? How difficult was it if you already have a 2 year old?

I know each hospital will be different, but if anyone can share their experiences or help me with these questions please: • After your admission time how long do you usually wait before the first ‘treatment’ is given? • Is your birth partner allowed to stay with you or is it visiting hours only or are there cases w...

Hey guys, I’m 34 w rn and I have been have really bad contractions for the past two days, the first day I had to go to L&D because of how bad they were. They gave me muscle relaxers, told me I was 1 cm dilated on the outside cervix and sent me on my way. Even with the muscle relaxers they’ve been pretty bad, they c...

I had an emergency section 2 weeks ago. My scars healing nicely. I have what feels like a hard lump on my lower right side (Bottom of the stomach, above the scar) Has anybody else experienced this? Anyone know what it is? My boyfriend thinks it could be a hernia? Thank you

At my 20 week appointment my doctor and I discussed a c section due to my uterine inversion with my daughter that nearly killed me. She basically said to me if I don't wanna play Russian roulette with my life than a c section is the way to go and they would not fight me on that. Im due in March. so my question is ho...

Can anyone please explain to me what happens at your 41 week OB appointment? And how long after you’re 41 weeks will you be offered to be induced? Feel like I’m not gonna have my baby on or around my due date and just don’t know what to expect after I’m 40 weeks

If you had a c section and then got pregnant… were there any complications? How was babies growth I’m so scared of something going wrong. I made a post earlier I just found out I’m pregnant 9 months after…. 😵‍💫

This is my second baby (first is only a year old), and I am seeing sooo many people post about how their baby has decreased in growth by a lot. I’m in the same boat with mine being 2nd percentile now and I’m under fetal medicine talking about delivering early, and my first was 53rd. What on earth is happening? I fee...

Im sure it wasn’t pee 😅 liquid came down a few times 3 different times. It’s clear…. I’m starting to feel some pain but don’t really recognize as contractions. I’m not sure if I should get going or go back to laying down.

Anyone else here booked in for their C-section tomorrow at Wythenshaw?

I just had a c section I’m 2 days pp. I have a Toddler at home he is 33 pounds (14 months) how long do I have to wait until I can lift him? I’m a stay at home mom and have no help during the day. My sister took this week off to help me but after that I’m on my own until the afternoon. I don’t know how I’m going to d...

I have a bmi of 40 and have been put as ‘high risk’. I was wondering if anyone who else has been in this position gave birth naturally, planned or unplanned c section or was induced. Been trying to google but just end up getting more over whelmed by the whole thing! 😫

I am 38 weeks pregnant anyone has trips to induce because I need this baby out

I’ve lost the baby weight but my stomach is still loose I know that’s normal of course but I wanna tighten it up and tone my stomach does anyone have any good workouts for that ?

Is there anything anyone did at home to start labor? My doctor isn’t going to induce me because I don’t have any complications and I’m ready to have this baby. My body hurts soo much doing day to day things. Any advice? Ps: I want him here before thanksgiving

I’ve seen a lot of people on here saying there are benefits of your baby not having the father’s last name on birth certificate. We’re married but it’s completely fallen apart and I’m due in a few weeks. We also have another child together that does have his last name. I’m pretty sure I’m not having him in the deliv...

I had my baby 12 days ago by emergency c-section and had my dressing taking off on day 7. Since then, I’ve noticed more pain/aches around the scar, it’s also red. M y midwife checked it yesterday and said it’s looking good. But since then I have noticed that it’s quite wet (possible sweat) around it. I’m a plus siz...