Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I’ve been advised I will probably be induced at 37 weeks due to issues with blood flow from cord and high water levels .. Has anyone else experienced this? Has anyone got any advice on being induced? This is my second baby and first time round was so an easy vaginal birth with no intervention- this time round soun...

I think im having contractions but im not sure, im 39 + 5 My water hasn’t broken either just having strong on and off pains

Im looking to have my first c section for my 3rd baby and would like to get sterilised at the same time has anyone had this done? My consultant is saying they'd prefer to do a sterilisation 6 weeks after I give birth but I'd rather be havr it done at the same time as a csection and be recovering with a newborn than ...

What items are people packing in their hospital for after giving birth? I've seen kits with recommended items such as disposable underwear, cooling pads and a peri bottle which looks good but was curious how much people actually found these items useful

Tell me your must haves, things you brought and recommend, anything! Pregnancy brain is hitting and Id love some help while I'm packing it

I'm due my second baby in June and am opting for an elective C-section this time. What should I pack in my hospital bag? I've got things sorted for baby, but drawing a blank when it comes to what I'll need for myself. My first was born in lockdown, and was a natural vaginal birth, so I had to make sure I had every...

Has anyone else had signs of labour at 36 week?

I am currently 38w 5 days. Had second sweep today very favourable, midwife said baby does need to drop a little more to completely be down in my cervix. I went to the toilet and felt a drop could this be her dropping into my cervix? Is it normal to feel it?

Im due to have my section between 37-38 weeks due to my baby being small and not following a centile line and also breech. Just after some positive stories as ive heard horror stories of babies struggling to breathe after a section at this gestation!

Ever get a weird/rude/annoying response to your birth announcement?

Any tips for c section recovery pls? Had one last night and have a toddler at home so trying to prep for a smooth and speedy recovery if possible!

Has anyone else got to have an elective c section? If so do you know your date yet? Or when we will find out?

I have an appointment in 2 weeks to discuss birth, I’ve already stated I want an elective c section. This my second baby and first was very traumatic in covid etc I was induced and labour never progressed … nothing at all after 5 inductions so had a section. They were so vile even then about a section. I’m worried t...

Please fill me with hope that not everyone gets sick or the shakes?! I’m Terrified of mine in 2 weeks :(

FL looking to change its Labor Laws to allow CHILDREN to work overnights due to the decline in migrant farm workers. Link in comments. I guess this is what happens when impulsive “leaders” enact policies without having a well thought out plan in place first. Or maybe this is where they’re sending all those unwanted ...

Anyone else have a lovely Increase in vaginal discharge 🫠😂

Anyone have experience shrinking their lower abdomen after having a c section?

Anyone had a scheduled induction recently? What time of day did you get the phone call? Can it be day or night? Thank-you!

Can you please share your experience of the recovery ( how long did you stay in the hospital, how soon you started looking after yourself in terms of going up and down the stairs unassisted, any other issues you had).

Has anyone experienced an infection after a C Section? Mine became infected and I’ve had three weeks of antibiotics. My incision is slightly open and still weeping. It’s getting me really down, feel like I can’t recover properly with this still going on.