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C section date pulled forward

Has anyone had these c section date pulled forward due to gestional diabities. I'm currently on metaformin and the lady has suggested pulling my date forward. Got a consultant appointment on Wednesday so presume they will talk about this then? Currently booked for 39 and 3 xxx

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Our perfect arrival

Our little guy is finally here, 7lb 11oz of pure joy. 18 hours of labour and an emergency section, couldnā€™t have been further from my birth preferences but my god he was worth every second. Just want to say, whilst my birth didnā€™t go as hoped, the team at Warwickshire Hospital were INCREDIBLE! Every single person ...

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Sex after c section

Has anyone had sex post c section? I am 7 weeks PP and tried last night but this was so so painful! Iā€™m shocked as I didnā€™t think having a c section would mean painful sex? Iā€™m scared there is some damage or something?!

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Pregnant again 6 months post C-section

Just found out that Iā€™m pregnant again, had a C-section 6 months ago which seems to have healed really well Iā€™ve had no issues. Anyone else got pregnant this soon? Did you have to have any extra monitoring? (ENGLAND/UK ONLY)

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Pressure

I'm feeling a lot of pressure I'm my butt any suggestions on what to do? Baby is head down and I do have a planned c section in 9 days but all I feel is hip pain and pressure. I have been losing my mucus plug here and there.

Incognito
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Painful contractions after orgasm

Has anyone else experienced this? I had 2 pretty painful contractions after having an orgasmā€¦ Iā€™m 26/27w

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Epidural..

Iā€™m getting a c-section and am absolutely terrified of needlesšŸ˜‚.. people keep telling me that itā€™s scary and all these horrible stories of things going wrong with an epidural? I know itā€™s risky anyway as itā€™s to do with your spine! Please any advice or positive stories please!!!!šŸ¤

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C section

I have my C Section in several weeks. I have been told to bring either a dressing gown or a long Cardigan. What is everyone taking?

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24 weeks 5 days Contractions

I have been admitted into the hospital, babies boys are trying to come early. Currently 4 cm dilated and been having contractions/losing plug since Tuesday. Thought they were just Braxton hicks. Also today is my birthday! Think a kind thought for us that they are able to keep these babies cooking, will be in hospita...

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Recovery

For those that have had a c section already could you please share your experience after. Did you struggle with being able to look after your little one? How long would you say recovery took?

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Induced

I got induced at 1.20pm with the pessary none stop agonising contractions 5 mins apart and they will only take it out 24 hours after itā€™s been in which they wonā€™t know how dilatied Iam till then any positive experiences with this had it in around 12 hours and canā€™t even walk go the toilet or lie down theyā€™ve told me...

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Discharge

I am 5 months postpartum. I still have a lot of discharge. Itā€™s clear and doesnā€™t stink or anything but itā€™s just a lot more than what i had before giving birth. Is this normal? I have to wear pantyliners all day and i have to keep changing them at-least 5 times a day because it gets really wet.

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Bath after C-section

Section Mamas - has anyone had a bath yet? Iā€™d love one but Iā€™m not sure if I should yet, Iā€™m 4 weeks pp. My lovely friend has offered a few hours tomoro to come watch over my boy whilst I do chores, shower or nap etc, but part of me feels desperate for a bath. I also havenā€™t had the time to look at my scar (Iā€™ve no...

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Hi moms

Can the mat grant 500 be given for second pregnancy if you had it for first?

Incognito
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Advice

Iā€™m 6 month PP and Iā€™m recovering from a c section Iā€™m now 8 weeks pregnant there will be 13month between the babyā€™s my first was an emergency c section do I have to ā€œgo naturalā€ or can I have an elective c section as Iā€™m so scared from the trauma of birth and want to cut out the middle man and go straight for a c s...

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Hospital bag

Hi! I'm 32 weeks with my first, when should I pack my hospital bag? Have you done it yet, or when did you pack yours?

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Breastfeeding after c-section?

Hey! Iā€™m expecting my second soon and Iā€™m thinking the doctors are going to recommend a c section this time due to having shoulder dystocia with my first. Iā€™ll do whatever is recommended for a healthy baby but I really want to breastfeed. I had a great breastfeeding relationship with my first and I want that for my ...

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Induced

Can you schedule an induction or does the doctor/ midwife have to do it for medical only

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c section

hey, just found out today that baby will be coming by c section in two weeks timeā€¦ the only thing iā€™m kinda worried about is having to get an epidural as the thought of not feeling half of my body is freaking me out and iā€™m pretty sure iā€™m going to have a panic attack as they give me itā€¦ any tips for recovery and ho...

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Top of back sore

After my C section the top middle part of my back aches. Has anyone else dealt with this? They tried to do an epidural but the guy kept messing it up and poked me like 30 times. Then, for the c section they gave me a spinal. I'm 14 months post partum

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