Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Is it just me the the idea of chosing what hospital to deliver is so overwhelming? This is my first pregnancy after 1.5 years TTC (had two early loses in the past) and I’m clueless on what to seek for? We have very good insurance so thankfully coverage it’s not a worry. If you could give me some tips I’d highly appr...

How long did peoples swelling in legs take to go?

I’m currently 32 weeks pregnant and starting to pack mine and babies hospital bag… ( due 23rd may) I know the normal rule is 1 more layer than what you’re wearing. However with her being my first child I have no clue what to pack. And I don’t want to over / under pack. Any help would be appreciated.

Hey guys, I’m 37+2 weeks today just been to the toilet and my discharge was like snot, stringy but clear, it’s been getting stickier the past few days but this was like more than triple the usual amount, any idea what this could mean? Baby is very low down

I'd love to know what we are all thinking about having people come and visit baby once home from the hospital - are you putting in any rules for people to follow (eg no staying over, only an hour at a time etc)? I'm currently unsure about how I want to play it as I have no idea how I will be feeling!

I’m due to have a c section on Friday and was going to start collecting colostrum. I’m 36+ 3 and will be 37 weeks on Friday. When did you start collecting? And do you think it’s ok to?

Hi! I’m one week post C section and I still have some pain when I’m getting up or into bed. I feel like I did an intense ab workout and the sides of my abdominal muscles are super sore, especially on the right side. Has anyone experienced this?

How long would you wait before going to the doctor after months of trying for a second baby with the same partner?

Anyone experiencing heavvyy nostalgia regarding their birth/hospital stay? I feel like I’ve always romanticized my experience in the hospital but now it’s like x1000. It will literally bring me to tears. I don’t know if this is normal or if I am just crazy 🤣 Anyone else??

Hi all! So we’ve recently been let down with a lift home after having the baby, I’m being booked in for my c section in for two weeks time! So really not long now (just waiting for my date). I’m just wondering if any of you have/had gotten a taxi from the hospital home with your newborn and what were your experience...

when it comes to going into labor for the first time on your own or having an induction what can you recommend when it comes to things to help, or breathing techniques to practice? Just want the best advice

I've been neglecting my pelvic floor exercises, and since I've known I would be having a c-section, I haven't really done them at all, thinking I didn't need to. Should I be doing them? I'm 30 weeks and now I'm panicking that I've left it too late to make any kind of difference 😫

Hi ladies. Is my due date tomorrow and I am getting induced as I am high risk of preeclampsia. It’s my second pregnancy so I was expecting to give birth before the 40th week mark but looks like this little lady had other plans. Do you have any positive induced labour? I am starting to panic and overthink everything ...

Can i hear people’s positive induction stories with the gel? I am 39+4 and went in today for reduced movements and they now want to induce me tomorrow. i’m very scared as this is my first baby.

Hi, hoping for some honest experiences of Sunderland hospital. I gave birth in the QE last time but they are refusing referrals from outside the area even though it is my closest hospital as I’m Washington. I know a few people who have given birth there and to be honest it’s made me mega nervous. Can anyone give me ...

Anyone else still not have their hospital bag packed yet? 😅 I'm 31w2d so I probably still have a little time but nothing is packed yet 😅

Hello, I’m wondering if anyone else has gotten pregnant 4 months postpartum after a C-section? I just found out I’m pregnant again, definitely an upsies and I’m a bit scared but would love to hear if any of yall has known someone in the same position or if anyone has gone through it!

I had a noticeable cramp and lost a big chunk of mucus plug at the same time and I’ve been losing huge chunks for the past 24 ish hours Early labour or labour signs ?

this baby don’t wanna come out man 😭 walked 4 miles yesterday during a cherry blossom fest - no changes other than my hips HURT. what have you tried that helped you induce labor ? 🥺

Has anyone else had this combination? I took to Google and I’ve found that whilst a lateral placenta is normal that I’m at an increased risk of pre-eclampsia. Is that correct?