Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

So I’m getting induced on Wednesday and I was just wondering if anyone had any tips or advice for me especially being a ftm. Also I know it can take quite a long time, I am 3 cm dilated and 90% effaced already tho so I was wondering if anyone was similar and about how long it took for you?

What does a mucus plug look like and feel like when it "comes out". This is my first baby and ive never been through any of this im 35 weeks today and ive got no clue what to be looking for in the next couple weeks.

Lost part of my mucus plug Thursday, another part Friday. False contractions every night since Thursday, but inconsistent, then today I leaked through my leggings but not a ton, still no real contractions. It’s just so confusing bc all these things could be that labor is about to start or still a few days off. I am ...

Tomorrow I have an appointment with the consultant and to have a scan to decide if I am going to be admitted for the past 3 weeks. It's due to babies position as she isn't head down or breach and they have said it is safer for me to be there as if my waters go I could get a cord prolapse. Which isn't great in the h...

Anyone started their labor successfully? and if so what methods worked for you!? I'm almost 35 weeks and looking at ideas to try when I hit the 37-38 week mark🩷

hi i’m not sure if im correct but i’ve been looking at my notes and it says i’ve had a c-section…? or am i reading it wrong? this is my first pregnancy and i haven’t even given birth yet lol🤣 help x

For moms who had their babies, whether by C-section or natural birth, but didn't lose their mucus plug or experience fluid leakage, how did you know it was time? What signs did you have that made you go to the hospital?

how long did everyone stay in hospital after having a csection please?

Tuesday 10/8 babygirl came into this world. I wound up having an induced labor because she was measuring smaller then they’d like even though she was full term, so from start of induction to having her in my arms was 15 hours. From the moment I hit 10cm it took 7 minutes and 4 pushes. I love her with all my heart an...

how many tiny baby/first size baby grows do we think i need?

I'm 38 weeks they want to do a membrane sweep. I keep having contractions how do I know when it's the real thing?

I randomly felt a small gush coming from down there , then another , then a big one , it was all down my legs.

Hi Mamas! I’ll be moving to Fort Belvoir area by the end of the month, and giving birth in December/January Which hospital did yall give birth at? Any great experiences, bad experiences? Any military wives have a specific place that accepted Tricare Prime? All and any advice is really appreciated 🫶🫶

Nearly 37 weeks and I’ve just gone to the bathroom and seen that my underwear are wet. I’m not sure that my waters have gone as it’s not a huge amount but enough that I’m confused. Is anyone else having anything similar? Not feeling any kind of popping sensation and it’s not trickling if I go to the toilet?

I’m booked in for a c section on Friday if little one doesn’t come before. Those that have had a c section, what are the essentials for after, both in hospital and at home? I want to be prepared, just in case!

I’m overwhelmed by the amount of options online. What are some brands/links for high waisted loose pants that would feel ok after a c section? Thank you!

I had retained placenta when I had my son 2 years ago and was removed in the theatre following a spinal. Just wondering if anybody who had retained placenta with their 1st delivery had a similar situation with their next. I really don't know how to avoid it if I were to consider having another. Still traumatised fro...

Anyone have a long latent stage? I’ve been having contractions all day yesterday and today, more intense today but triage said as the timings in between aren’t consistent to stay at home. Just fed up now!

So couple nights ago I had really bad stomach aches and really bad heartburn. I just thought it was normal but it got worse and it felt like contractions that I felt like I should not have had at least at 25 weeks. Next day I made a call to labour hall and they told me to come in immediately. Well I was having contr...

I’m due in January FTM but with Christmas coming up I want to get most of the stuff I will need before hand to spread the cost…. Does anyone have any recommendations of things either for mum or baby that they couldn’t have gone without??