Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth
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Planned c section advice please
I have a low lying placenta and baby is breach so I’m being re scanned tomorrow. If this is still the case tomorrow I’ll need a c section which I’m assuming they’ll book me in for. Just looking for advice on how everyone found their planned c section and how their recovery was, especially those with toddlers as I ha...
My June 25 baby became an April 25 baby 💙
18.04.25 baby arrived at 31+2 via c-section due to pre eclampsia 💙💙
Homerton hospital experience
Anyone given birth at Homerton Hospital recently?
Vbac or 2nd section?
I’d love to know if you had a VBAC or opted for 2nd section with your second baby and why you chose to birth that way the second time?!
Bloody show and contractions
40 weeks pregnant and second baby. Had a bloody show last night. Then contraction started this morning. They are so intense. Anyone here with similar experience? Did you ring triage immediately or waited until contractions were 5mins apart: considering that people do say second baby are faster. Update: thank you al...
If your waters breaking were the first sign of labour with your first, was this the case for your next/second?
My waters breaking were the first sign of labour when I had my first baby. Contractions etc came later. Just curious if any Mama’s who had the same and have given birth again, did the same thing happen?
Mummy MOT
Has anyone had a mummy MOT and do you recommend it? I had an emergency c-section and want to understand if it would be worth getting one
Lower back ache after c section
Is this normal? 11 days post c section
C section recovery …
Someone please tell me it gets better?! At the moment I feel good until I get intense uterus cramps and a bout of diarreah and also lower back pain after a walk. Day 11 and it’s been tough with symptoms weirdly not actually related to being cut open and my stomach hurting!🥲
C section or natural birth?
Ladies, I need some advice I really don’t know what to do my consultant has offered me a c section due to my last two births been awful and previous an emergency with my daughter having her shoulder stuck and nearly losing her! I really don’t know what to do cos as much as natural is bloody painful I could do everyt...
Elective C-section UK
I am requesting an elective c-section due to Tokophobia but I have not yet received an appointment to discuss this with a Consultant (based in the UK - under NHS). For those that had elective c-sections in the UK, when was an appointment scheduled with a Consultant to discuss this? This is my first baby and I wil...
Has your baby turned yet?
I am 33 weeks and baby has been breach the whole pregnancy. Worried she has not turned yet.
inductions
i’m a FTM and my induction date is tmr!! anything i need to know before hand? expectations? yalls experience/advice
C section date UHCW
How soon do you get your date given for C section?? Currently 28 weeks and wanting an elective not heard from consultant yet. Thanks
Royal London or Homerton hospital?
For everyone who has experienced giving birth in these hospitals? How was your experience and would you go there again? I heard bad things about royal London
Preemie?
What would you class as premature? My baby was born at 36+4 so i know technically he was prem but I'm so cautious with saying that, i usually just say he was a bit early. I guess this is more a question for mothers with premature babies as i don't want to lessen their experiences of dealing with all the health issu...
C section and driving
Hey ladies 🥰 When did you guys start driving I know the recommend 6 weeks but did you guys actually wait the 6 weeks I’m only 2 weeks in but I just need to pop down the road literally a 5 min drive there and back shall I go slowly and do it 🥲
Leaking fluid
I have leaked fluid over the last day or so, but it’s not gushing. Is anyone else experiencing this? I will call the midwife line but wanted to see if others had experienced this and if it’s relatively normal?
C-Section RUH process
Sorry for all the questions but thank you to anyone in advance! 1) When did you get your date? 2) Where do you go? (I’ve only been to D3/7 before) 3) How many people do you share a room with after? 4) Are toilets + shower/places for food nearby? 5) Do you take all your stuff with you and leave it somewhere? 6) Wha...
C section afternoon slot
Hiya! I have a c section booked (UK NHS) and I have to be in at 11:15am as I am scheduled for the afternoon, just wanted to know what to expect? I know things don’t always go to plan, I’m trying to prepare for if there is a long wait and the fasting required (am I allowed water?) TIA ❤️
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