Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

So…I have an apron belly (even more so since pregnancy!) and have just had an emergency c-section to bring my little boy into the world safely 🩵 The pain is something else, but I’m more worried about infection as the air won’t get to my scar in the same way that it might for others, and I’m concerned about sweat…

I am about to be 3 weeks post partum. I know with a c section, it’s not recommended to have sex too soon. My incision doesn’t hurt as bad as it used to of course. Anyone who’s had a c section, how long did you actually wait to have sex with your spouse ? I already went through so much post delivery, I just want some...

So I’m having contractions that are 5 minutes apart and have definitely got more intense. But the hospital don’t want me to go in just yet. My partner and babies are all asleep. I can’t sleep because of the contractions…..what are you supposed to do in this time? It’s half 1 in the morning, not sure I can run the ho...

Hello all! Just wondering if anyone has had to take their toddler with them to the hospital while they're having their 2nd baby? My sister who I was unfortunately relying on has backed out and is just being a shitty sister and I have no other family close by and just moved into a new area so haven't made many friend...

Ways to induce labor that worked successfully for yall!?

What’s the best gym classes or excercise techniques after c section, I’m 5 weeks pp

Dose anyone know if this is normal for colostrum to change colour I collect every other day and so far they have all Been yellow like the purple syringes but today it's more clear and watery white syringes not sure if I can still use it if it's like that Thankyou

Just had my swab / sweep like 2 hours ago .. I been cramping bad since I left , is that normal ?? & does the sweep start labor ??

We have tickets to an event that was booked pre pregnancy....would you have guests stay the night at your home at 38 weeks pregnant?

Anyone else due around 22nd of November have their date for c-section yet (I am kent trust)

Has anyone had a ECV, can you tell me all about it? How it went? Xx

I went for my 36 week growth scan today and they have booked me in for a C-section on the 6th nov (39+2) due to baby girl being breach! Anyone else booked in for a section?

Anyone else been given a libra? Can I have reviews please, they are fitting me one on Friday ?

Hi! I’m 39+4 weeks and have just lost my mucus plug, online is say it can happen hours or days after this? Is this accurate? What other signs should I look out for now this has happened? Xx

Anyone who's had a planned c section at Princess Anne, when did you get your date? All I know is it will be the week before my due date. Currently 37 weeks.

Hello all, Nesting continuing full on and looking at Amazon to see what else I can possibly buy😅 We are a quick drive away from the hospital - 10/12 mins at night and maybe 20/25 depending on traffic day time. The thing is I’d rather not buy anything unnecessary for one time use anymore. Do you think I need an…

Today I've read about momma's pumping or drinking castor oil (midwives brew) to induce labor, and these options honestly scare me because of the research I've done. Namely, nipple stimulation and castor oil being the two more dangerous methods, not recommended to induce labor because of how intense and uncontrollabl...

Do I have to wait the 6 weeks even though I stopped bleeding and didn’t have a vaginal birth?

Going in to get induced tonight! I’m so nervous 😬

Does anyone know if it is safe to have an organsm before 6 weeks ? I think your uterus contracts and is that bad for its healing ? Qnd would it hurt after.