Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Was your second c section the same as your first in terms of recovery/pain/experience??

Hey mamas. Anyone else here have a breech baby? My little guy has been breech this entire time. Opted out of an ECV. Scheduled a c-section to regain some autonomy in all of this… originally wanted to deliver vaginally the crunchy way (no meds no nothin’!!) and this planned CS goes against my entire birth plan ba...

Currently pregnant with baby #2 and will be going for an elective c-section at Kingston Hospital. #1 was vaginal delivery that ended up in a 3rd degree tear, haemorrhage and PTSD after the midwives denied me epidural at St Helier and left me without proper pain relief. My labour was 6 hours in total, so pretty fast ...

Hi all, Has anyone had experience of gestational hypertension being controlled by medication and then going full term in their pregnancy? I’ve just started labetalol which is controlling my blood pressure. Before I was on the meds drs recommended an induction at 39 weeks which I am thinking of accepting. But has an...

Has anyone discharged them self after giving birth? I gave birth yesterday at 9:13am got told someone would be around at 3pm to do all baby’s checks take the cannula out my hand, it got to 8:30pm and still hadn’t seen anyone so my partner had to go and tell someone to take the cannula out my hand as it was hurting! ...

Introducing my daughter due 3/4/25 came like a storm on the 29/03/25 at 9:48 pm 7 pounds 7 ounces after a 2 hour active labour. (Story time) After a sweep that morning at 10:30 am I was feeling a little sore. Went about my day had a bloody show around 2pm Then around 5 pm started having mild tightenings that wer...

Hello! I’m 33 weeks pregnant and was wondering when should I pack my hospital bag? When did you?

I’ve got a c section on Thursday latest, has anyone got any tips for recovery or any positive experiences to share? Feeling overwhelmed and nervous..

Even if it ended in c section

Who has had their babies and how far along were you? Was your baby tiny?

Abdominal belt after C section, is it any useful? What is the correct way of using it

I had a c section 5 weeks ago. My scar has a very minor infection which I’m on day 3 of antibiotics it’s only a superficial infection. I’ve noticed when I press on my stomach above the scar it feels tender. Not painful just tender. Is this normal for 5 weeks post section? Looking for some reassurance! ❤️

How many months after your C-section before trying again for another baby. I’ve been told 2 years is the best to wait but my husband and I are on the older end and time is not really on our side.

Just wondering if anyone else has experience with shaving around their c section scar? I’d like to be able to shave and tidy things up a bit I’m 6 weeks post partem next Wednesday but afraid to shave on and around the scar! Any advice on how long people waited?

So when did everyone start finding out how far they were dilated? Even though I’m 37 weeks I haven’t got a cervical check or anything and they said they don’t do it until I’m closer to full term to minimize unnecessary discomfort. However, I’ve been having really painful contractions that aren’t close enough to go t...

If your arrival time was 7am for a planned section what time did you go into surgery?

Hi ladies, I wondered if anyone has a basic list for what to pack in the hospital bag, typically for baby as clothing size I'm unsure of & really don't want to over pack or take items that I really don't end up using. I've looked on various websites/Google images & the lists all seem super overwhelming. Thanks in...

Leave some tips if you have any pls ☺️

(Disclaimer - I am beyond grateful that my son and I are both happy and healthy however I am still carrying a lot of trauma regarding his birth.) I’m just curious as I’ve seen loads of photos of people who have had a c-section, holding their baby straight away but I never got to. I had a cat 2 emergency c section. ...

Anyone had a similar situation? I had my midwife appointment 2 days ago , and a month after having my last baby they found out I had Strep B . I would need antibiotics during labour if I still have it with this baby and having a vaginal birth, so they’ve already suggested considering a c section . I’m only 14w , and...