Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

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City hospital experience

Anyone had a baby at Nottingham city hospital. Having my first baby and not sure what to expect when I go there for labor. Do they provide milk if my milk hasn’t come in. What kind of personal products to they provide me after labor? Midwife has not been very helpful

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Anyone else finding sex too painful to stand for more than a couple of minutes?

We’ve used a water based lube & gone really slow but I’m still finding it too painful and there’s a few spots of blood afterwards. I had a C section 14 weeks ago and felt healed really quickly. Always rested , didn’t do any lifting and gently got back into walking. We didn’t start trying to have sex for 10 weeks a...

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Does cervical sweep hurt?

Does a cervical sweep hurt? I'm 39 weeks and 4 days, and this week my midwife recommended having a cervical sweep. Could those of you who have had a cervical sweep please share your experience? Did you go into labor after the sweep? How was your experience? Did it make labor harder, etc.? I’m quite nervous 😥

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Getting induced.

So I’m getting induced in a couple of days. What should I expect?

J
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Discharge or mucus plug

Help! I’m a ftm and I’m not sure if I’ve lost part or all of my mucus plug, I’ll be 36 weeks tomorrow.

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Stocking up

I'm due to have a c section, this will be my second c section so I'm aware recovery may take some time plus with having a toddler and newborn to look after on my own after my partner's paternity leave ends and with no close family living nearby. I've decided to stock up on the following: Size 1 - 3 nappies Baby wi...

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The Waiting Game

So I’m currently 4w5d and is it just me or this waiting to see your doctor killing you my doctor says they can’t see me until I’m at least 8 weeks. I hate waiting I want to see my little baby now and know that everything is going fine

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These November babies are WILD

Why am I contracting at 35+4😂😂😂 Hospital asked me to stay in for the day and night to keep an observation as they doubt they’re braxton hicks due to consistency but I managed to discharge myself 😅 hoping she cooks a little longer!

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Keloid scarring

This could be a niche question but has anyone experienced keloid scarring and proceeded to have a 2nd c-section? If so, did they cut the same incision or make a new one? Also, what’s the scarring like 2nd time round?

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VBAC success stories

I'm interested in hearing success stories about VBAC. How did you prepare your body? Any general advice?

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Oxytocin induction with no epidural?

Any mamas here received induction and the pitocin drug and delivered WITHOUT epidural? What was it like? Feel free to share your experience as well if you used an epidural. Thank you ❤️

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VBAC 3 Months PP

Anybody have a Vaginal Birth After C Section. Getting pregnant 3 Months PP ?

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Advice on getting a membrane sweep

We scheduled an elective induction next week at 40 weeks. Today I’m 39 weeks. Been trying to read and get insight about a membrane sweep and if they actually work. Mostly I’ve learned they hurt like hell and don’t work. Have you had a membrane sweep? What was your experience and did it even work? Is this something I...

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pessary induction

hello i got started of with the pessary today just wondering how long from having the pessary did you guys give birth

K
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Should I try for a membrane sweep?

We scheduled an elective induction next week at 40 weeks. Today I’m 39 weeks. The reason is that I’ve been so uncomfortable and haven’t slept in weeks and my mom flies in this week to help with baby when she does arrive while she’s here (completely my idea). I’ve been trying to read and get insight about a membrane...

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Anyone else think baby will arrive early?

I don’t know why but I feel this baby will arrive early? Anyone had this feeling previously and it happen?? My first born was overdue but I didn’t feel he would arrive early!

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C section recovery

Hi ladies, for those who had sections, how long after your op was you at a stage where you could take a quick walk round the shops or take a walk round the block? I’m only 4 days PP, and taking it super easy, just curious as to others recovery experience ☺️

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Elective c section

Please share your stories for choosing c-sections! At my hospital 85% of births are delivered via c-section. It hadn’t crossed my mind to even be an option before this pregnancy. I have pregnancy complications and have been advised to think about getting an elective c-section. It terrifies me tbh!

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Pregnancy later in life

Please give me some positive stories of people getting pregnant naturally in their 40’s 🫶

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Home birth

I’m almost 33 weeks pregnant and now considering a home birth. My consultant is against it but can’t give me a reason for being against it! She’s now referred me to the wellbeing midwife essentially to try to persuade me to have a hospital birth ! The aftercare after having my son was horrendous and I’m so concern...

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