Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

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 ☺️

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!

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

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...

I’m 31 weeks and have notice increased in fluid leaking. Seems to be leaking and when I wipe. It’s clear with yellowish tint. Not a yeast infection as it it not clumpy or has a smell. Also not painful. Could this be amniotic fluid ? It’s not a lot but everytime I pee there’s some already leaked on my underwear and w...

Hey everyone, I had contractions throughout the night that have disappeared by the time I woke up. They weren’t that severe and they had irregular patterns, but seem to be completely gone now that I woke up. I am 3 days past my due date. Any idea what these are?

I’m 37 weeks today with my first and i have been having a pretty rough pregnancy (no complications so far thankfully) but every trimester has been super hard on me. Starting around 25 weeks i started having really bad pelvic pain which was later diagnosed as (SPD) pubic symphysis dysfunction. Around 32 weeks I start...

Hey everyone I’m looking to get some advice and hear your experiences with a second c-section. I had an emergency section with my daughter and I’m due in February with our second baby and I’m looking at potentially going for an elective section but I’m so nervous about it. Did any of you have an elective section the...

I’m due in mid Dec and live about a 20 minute walk from Lewisham hospital. Does anyone have suggestions as to how we can get there when the time comes? I’m assuming my usual options of walking, cycling and public transport will be out! I’ve also heard Ubers can be a bit unsure about taking someone in labor? Thanks!

Is it true it takes longer to conceive with your 2nd baby and does having a c section previously affect your fertility?

So I’m 40 weeks today, have had a midwife appointment today…I asked to be induced this week due to being in absolute agony with PGP, I physically cannot get in and out of bed without help etc…my midwife point blank refused to book me for an induction until 41 weeks (I have had a previous section) which means they do...

Waters broke last night but haven’t had any real contractions just some sharp tightenings paired with some ache and pain but nothing crazy. I’m going into hospital soon as they want me on some antibiotics due to how long it’s been and start with some hormone to hopefully kickstart labour. Anyone else had a similar...

Hello, My swab came back positive for thrush today and I am 39+5. Hubby just left to pick up the pessaries. Worried that I won’t have enough time to get it over with before the labour, will my midwife add this to my notes so the hospital will know if I deliver before it’s cleared? Has anyone had labour with thrus...

Been told they’ll be using the Dilapan rods method. Does anyone have any positive stories/ how long it usually takes to get things moving etc?

Help! Does anyone have hair extensions with metal bonds and needed a c section? I am not planned to have a section but you never know how labour is gonna go, and I’m not sure if it’s allowed or would cause a problem?! Please let me know your experiences!

Is this mucus plug people be saying when baby is ready to come??!! OMG 37 weeks 2 dayssss

Hey everyone! I have been given my pre op date of the 21st October. How soon after did you ladies have your c section date? Or when did you have your section? Really wanting to try and guess my date 🫠🤍

I’m 34 weeks pregnant. The past few days, I’ve had a ton of pressure in my pelvis, period-like cramps and lots of Braxton hicks. Last night, I stood up and felt something run down my leg. I thought maybe I had just peed myself (😆😂) ,but when I went to check, it was a clear, odorless and kind of slippery (but to…

Does anyone have any experience with your uterus constantly being tight? It’s Braxton hicks but it lasts 30 minutes. Sometimes I have to lay down and literally massage my uterus to get it soft again. Through the night I keep waking up and it’s hard as a rock and won’t release. I don’t have any painful contractions r...

I have recently found out that the hospital I’m supposed to give birth at is one of the top 10 worst maternal hospitals, after doing my research I would like to give birth at St Thomas’ Hospital but it’s about an hour away from where I stay, has anyone else been through this? Currently considering staying in a hotel...