Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Hello, Does anyone who recently had an elective c-section at the Norfolk and Norwich know if partners/dads are allowed to stay with you afterwards at all times/overnight please? Very worried about being left on my own, thank you!

Curious to hear any stories for how the introduction of the newborn to your first born went and is going so far?? Not had the baby yet but very anxious for the meeting of our two babies and also any surprises or tips on what life has been like going from 1 to 2 🩷🩷

Hey all, my baby is in the 90th centile and I’m 32 weeks pregnant. We have a clinic appointment on Friday about the weight of baby but I’m just wondering if anyone else has been in this situation and what the outcome was? Did you have a vaginal birth or did you need to have a c-section. Thanks ☺️

Does anyone else have any yellow oozing from their scar? It doesn’t hurt at all and I’m feeling back to my normal self. My midwife checked it before we got discharged a week ago, and said just to keep it dry, as it’s definitely not infected as I would know. But just wondering if anyone else had experienced this?

Please no stories about if you had complications and gory details and prolonged stays, I am due a c-section very soon and after having my own traumatic emergency c section with my first, i am scared enough so please no stories, thank you.

I had a birth options call last week and I’m opting to go for an elective c-section this time around as my previous birth was an emergency c-section due to gestational hypertension & preeclampsia along with a failed induction. I’ve gone down this route for medical reasons, but to also feel more in control of my birt...

Anyone else feel like they have braxton hicks with every movement? I've been having the tight feeling mostly when I get up to pee at night but today it's been literally when I do anything. Even just standing emptying the dishwasher just now.. Wondering if it's a sign labour is imminent.. didn't have this with my f...

My MIL funeral is soon and she has asked to be have a church service and then be buried, but the church chosen doesn't have a cemetery, so I don't understand how it works. If the service is at the church, after the service would she then be moved to another church (about 20mins away) to be buried, do we go up as we...

Which one is good for early pregnancy? I am currently 4w with baby#1

Hey guys, I had my second child 4 months ago and took this test this morning… we are not trying but did have a slip up not long ago… we’re EBF and emergency contraceptive is recommended to pause BF for 8-24 hours after taking (which I didn’t know!!). I would absolutely love another baby, but starting to panic as my ...

Is there anything I need to ask the doctor/midwife for to help prevent a second premature birth once I fall pregnant with baby number 2?

I’m 15 weeks and I noticed I lost a little bit of my mucus plug. Is that normal or is it something I need to be worried about?

Hey! Third time mum here, I had an emergency c section with my first and a planned section with my second but this time round really open to options.. anyone had experience of a VBAC after 3 sections- im not sure whether it will get approved by the OB or if I can push for it??

Hey girlies does anyone that had a C-section have a lump above the scar in the lower stomach??

Anyone else?! How are ppl spending their time when overdue? I know about all the things that can induce labour but I do think they will just come when they’re ready and not entirely sure all the things actually help. My toddler is at nursery today and I just don’t have much motivation to do anything really!

I am 39 weeks and 3 days and I haven’t had any signs of labour at all, has anyone use clary sage oil to bring on labour? Just not sure how safe it really is

Recently had an emergency Cat 1 C Section and have since had reoccurring nightmares/ flashback’s of the event. Has anyone else experienced similar and if so, how have you addressed this?! Thank you! Xx

Hey mamas, booked in for an induction tomorrow. I previously didn’t want to overpack my hospital bag but now thinking I’d much rather have more than less as I could be in for much longer. If you went through induction was there anything extra you took or wish you had taken? Thanks x

Still very pregnant!! I feel pressure in pelvic area on and off throughout the day but no Braxton hicks or contractions. I have my next appointment right before 41 weeks to discuss being induced. 😭😭😭

I’m not sure how to tell if I lost or am losing my mucus plug. I’ve had on and off discharge my entire pregnancy. I’m 37 weeks tomorrow. I’ve had so many contractions this past weekend and I’m not sure if I’m going to have this baby sooner than “expected”. I’m so ready for him to be out of me😅 Did anyone else…