Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Hi, can you guys give me some advice on how to make my recovery better and easier. I’m on day 2 and really struggling😭

Anyone been in the same situation or are in it currently. Had a growth scan today I'm 32 weeks and baby's stomach is measuring 2 weeks behind she's dropped 50% weight from 21 centile to 11th since last scan. They said if she continues to drop they may have to think about an early delivery with either induction or c...

Is anyone having a planned c section in June? Have you got a date yet? I have a consultant appointment when I’m 37weeks but I feel like what if it’s to late for them to book me in for a date if I was to have baby the next week or something I just don’t want it to be last minute again. I just feel stressed as my firs...

I’m 38+5 and babies still not engaged into the pelvis so they couldn’t do a sweep. So gutted I cried I just want a vbac

Is it true that having the third baby by C-S too, it is more dangerous or is it just not true ?

I’m 5 months postpartum and for weeks now my stomach has been killing me when I stand up and this was my first surgery ever and my first baby I feel like something is wrong but I also don’t know if anyone else experienced it. It only kinda feels better when I lay down

Does the consultant book in for elective c section date after the appointment with consultant or they will call back later for confirming the dates? Because I have my C section consultant appointment at 35 weeks which is really late, just wondering will I get a date booked in on that day itself or need to wait for a...

Hello ladies! I’m currently 6 days past my due date of 26th March and I guess I’m just feeling a bit down and defeated that this baby is going to end up in an elective c-section (already decided I don’t want an induction). I don’t fancy either an induction or a c-section so I’m just feeling a bit crap tbh. What are ...

My appointment is at 7:30 I know they triage based on importance. We have a breech baby are we likely to have a higher priority?

I have my pre-op appointment tomorrow , I have no idea what to expect. What did they do in yours and how long did it last?

Anyone else having one?! How are you feeling?! I’m feeling rather excited but nervous for the actual surgery. It’s my first time and not got any babies atm x

Really early on my pregnancy but struggling to decide on which hospital I should self refer myself. This is my first pregnancy and I don't know many people who had a baby to whom I could ask. I feel a bit lost. My nearest hospital is Croydon university hospital (about 10 min drive) but was also considering St Geor...

Hi all! I had my last consultation last Thursday, he’s referred me for a elective caesarean section, I was just wondering how did everyone get their dates through and how long did it take you to find them out? I’m super excited now and just want to know already, but wasn’t sure how long the referral took? Thanks! ☺️

Is it normal to have a section booked the day before you're due? I'm panicking that I'll go into labour beforehand and need an emergency cesarean- has anyone else experienced this? I asked if it could be moved forward just a few days but they said it was their only slot 😅

Stories please? 🙏🏻 2nd baby this time ❤️ Had an emergency c section with my first after 23 hours labour and not progressing past 2cm…

Im having a sweep tomorrow. I had one last Friday and lost my mucus plug the next day. If I get another sweep tomorrow will this put me in labor? I’m 40 weeks today and was 2 cm last appointment

Hey guys has anyone had or having their baby at the Leicester General Hospital? So they allow partners to stay over night??

Has anyone had multiple C-section? what was it like during each pregnancy? were there any risks to be aware of? Did you worry about rupturing? Very helpful to know as a fellow C-section mum 🙌🏻

My baby has always been in the second percentile for height and I fear she's not growing much at all.. her 9 month apt is coming up so I am going to bring up my concerns then. She's in 6 month clothes and tho is clearly gaining weight and eating well ..she is for sure shorter length wise. LO seems to be hitting most...

I had a c section 02/02 & had my IUD inserted on 03/17. I never stopped bleeding after giving birth & I’m still bleeding. Has anybody else bled this long? Is this normal?