Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I believe I’m getting a membrane sweep at my appointment today. What should I expect? How painful is it? And how soon after am I “expected” to go into labor?

Alright im 38 weeks and am supposed to be induced next week, but would prefer to try to get labor started naturally. What can i do or drink or eat to help? im already 2-3 cm dialated and 70% effaced and baby is dropped low but not fully in my pelvis... so what can i do???

I’m so sorry if this is a dumb question. I go through a lot of discrimination at my in laws. I’m 5”2 and my husbands 6”2. And my husbands family always wanted a fair, tall girl for him. I’m not that fair. And I’m so short. And ever since I’ve had our first baby (he just turned 5 months a week ago) I’ve been ...

I’ve been booked in for an induction for tomorrow! A little nervous so does anyone have any positive induction experiences☺️

How long does it take to get into active labour after losing muscus plug and bloody show with contractions lasting every 10 mins?

Got my consultant appointment on Friday to discuss my elective c-section can anyone tell me what it entails and if I’ll get a date on Friday or if I have to wait another few weeks?

Yep great start 😂🤣🤷🏼‍♀️💩

Got an induction date for little man he’s coming a week earlier but they haven’t discussed what pain relief I want and what I want as birth? Is this something they’ve missed out on? I did ask but they just showed me induction papers

Good morning ladies...could this be part of my mucus plug? l had a sweep done yesterday.

Baby girl is breech so opted for elective c-section after the ECV failed last thursday- I was told someone would call in 2-3 days with a date (not sure if this includes weekends). It’s now been 6 days since the ECV and I haven’t heard anything- should I call them or trust the process?

Hi mamas!! I just spoke to the midwife requesting an elective C-section. They’ll probably recommend it anyway due to it being likely that I have diabetes (genetics due to ethnicity and my dad has type 2). My due date was Feb 14th which is at 40 weeks. What week was your C-section delivery scheduled? Ideally for me...

Has anyone experienced slow leaking amniotic fluid? What was your experience? How much did you lose/see in your knickers over the course of 24 hours? I’m 34 weeks & having a hard time figuring out if it’s amniotic fluid or something else! Calling midwife this morning but if you have had experience with this I’d be g...

Hi I’m 17 weeks with my first baby and living in Luton, so far Luton hospital has not been great including the midwife appointment I had yesterday felt like I was indirectly been chased away and no questions answered, felt rushed and only blood pressure checked. Last time I was in A&E for pain I was feeling at 8week...

I’m 35w 4d, I’ve been having contractions for the last 2 hours. They’re not painful just really uncomfortable. My stomach gets really hard and it wraps around and down to my lower back and makes me feel pressure in my butthole lol. Sorry tmi. I have a appt at 9am, I’m so indecisive if I should wait the 7 hours or w...

Hey ladies, so I was due on November 4th! I had a c-section today due to the sonographer saying my baby girl was under average and is small! Baby girl was born 29/10/2024 at 16:21pm weighing a lovely 7lb 4oz!🩷 unfortunately she got taken away from me to go to special care as she couldn’t keep her oxygen up! I…

I have been terrified of a vaginal birth since before getting pregnant. For that reason I have strongly considered an elective c section and my doctor said I could get one. I'm now 33 weeks and still haven't chosen a birth plan though. I'm not sure if I should go through a surgery if I don't have a medical reason fo...

I’m 37 weeks and the baby is still so high up. Is there anything you all have been doing to help the baby “drop”? I really don’t want to be induced. This is my first. Also, congrats to all the mamas who have had their babies! You are all superhero’s!

Anybody already had a baby and know how many people can be ur birthing partner. Originally it was supposed to be my mother but now baby daddy wants to be involved. This will be my first so I hope I can have both, one in both hand helping me push the big fat head out😂

Any of you ladies getting induced? Currently 34+4 and I would have opted in to one at 39weeks but this time around it’s medically necessary due to GD & hypertension. Getting induced November 15th at 37weeks. A bit over two weeks to go!!

Hey guys! Just found out I’m pregnant with baby #2. I’m definitely wanting to attempt a VBAC this go around if I’m deemed eligible. My first pregnancy I was induced (due to my husband being overseas and I did it so he could for sure be there). The induction was a fail and baby was in distress. I had an emergency cse...