Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Did your period become heavy after having a C section? Specially the very first one after having the baby?

I have one more week left and then I can start trying to induce myself. Wondering how anyone else has brought on labor naturally? My first baby, she came at 31 weeks so this is my first full term pregnancy. They said I can start pumping next week too.

Is it normal to have trapped wind… even after 12 days of the c section?!

I’m 36 + 3 days. Had a c section with my first baby following a failed induction. I’ve seen the consultant twice now and following each appointment I’ve come out feeling really deflated and confused about what I should do. The consultant was very much pushing for a c section, it was blatant. And I questioned him abo...

Just curious. My water broke and my contractions needed to be induced.

Has anyone gotten services from Momdoc and if so what was your experience like?

Has anyone delivered at Mercy Gilbert? My cousins have and they enjoyed their experience, I just haven’t been able to go in person for a tour. Is it really necessary to tour before hand? I did the virtual tour and my cousins have told me where I would go. My husband and I work different schedules and the hospital do...

Hi all, I’m planning an elective c section and have my first birth choice appointment tomorrow. Just wondering if anyone has been through this already and can tell me what happens/ what the process is like. I’ve been warned that they may try to convince me to have a natural birth. I also have an Obstetric appointmen...

I’ve had my dressing removed today after having my little boy last week. Does anyone have any tips or advice about washing? Thanks x

I’m just looking for any advice or anyone who had similar experience? I’m 6days post emergency c section and all was recovering well until yesterday I felt a burning fire/ pain at one side of my scar area when I sneezed. Now from then till now it’s absolutely agony when i move - I feel the burning stabbing pain in...

I’m sorry, but that is the best stomach pain experience I could compare this to! 😆 I just realized I don’t know what contractions feel like, other than they will come as waves. Or is this Braxton Hicks?! 🥹😅

Does the c-section overhang ever go? 4 weeks postpartum and feeling down about my stomach ☹️ I’ve lost 2 stone since giving birth but I hate the way the c section scar makes my stomach hang over. Hoping I can resolve it when I’m able to exercise but I’ve seen some people say they couldn’t get their stomach back flat...

Got examined at hospital at 2pm, they said my cervix was still closed 🙄🙄 baby is back to back. my 3rd baby. How can I get this moving along?? I’m so tired and fed up now. Contractions are currently coming roughly once every 6 and a half mins, lasting roughly 40-50 secs

Gonna sound really silly i had a c section 11 months ago with my little boy currently due to have another c section again in June does or will it make a difference if my baby is breech ? Again I know i sound silly but wanted some advice TIA x

I had a sweep this afternoon and have been having tightenings over my belly with a bit of pain for the last few hours, no closer than maybe 30 minutes between each tightening. Am I in early labour or is my brain playing tricks on me?🤣

Are Frida mom disposable pants worth the price? Or did you find alternatives worked just as well? Quite pricey but would pay it if worth it. Also did you use bio oil or is there a better scar cream / oil to use? Thanks 🙂

So I’m 36 weeks and a type 2 diabetic my doctor is wanting me to deliver within the next week or two and baby is still breech so possibly have to do a C-section this is my first and I was wondering if anyone could help me to know what to expect during and after C-section and recovery after C-section so I can be prep...

Any advice would be kindly welcomed right now from people going through something similar. I had a scan at 20 weeks and was told I had a low lying placenta, I was then told to wait until 32 weeks to see if it had moved. I had my scan this morning and am 33 weeks and the placenta still hasn’t moved. I know I’ve got...

Has anyone ever requested to be induced early at like 37weeks? I am really suffering with PGP/SPD which is getting worse and worse everyday, I’m unable to sleep so I am exhausted which in turn is making my moods incredibly low so I have now been referred to the mental health team. Walking is becoming a real struggle...

I know labour will happen when the time is ready but please could you share any tips to help induce it. I have developed pregnancy induced hypertension in the last week or so. I am 39 weeks. Currently on meds to help keep it a bit more stable. All other obs have been fine every single time. I have declined induction...