Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Im extremely anxious about my upcoming c-section, and wondered what kind of sedatives are offered for the procedure? I’ve read that in the UK they don’t like to give sedatives for c-sections, but if this is not an option I’ll have to ask for general anaesthesia which seems worse. I have anxiety generally, and have a...

I had my weekly appointment today I’m 37 weeks. I told my doctor I’ve been having a lot of pain and she offered to do a cervical check. I’m 4cm dilated! She was surprised herself and said she wasn’t expecting me to be 4cm. Some of my mucus plug came out with blood during the exam. I wish I knew how much more time I ...

I’ve within the last two weeks I’ve had 2 readings that showed my blood pressure being elevated. With that being said doctor wants to induce me at 37 weeks. I’ve had a very calm pregnancy so this was a shocker. However now that the induction is scheduled I’ve had normal BP reading for a week now. Has anyone went thr...

Has anyone else not yet delivered their little one? My girl’s due date has come and gone. I had a failed induction. We spent 7 days in the hospital and they are sending us home to try again on Thursday. She may be a November baby. The whole experience was surreal and a little traumatizing but we’re hanging in the...

I went to L&D last night as I lost my mucus plug and was contracting, once i got there i also started my bloody show, I am 1cm dilated and fully effaced. I am back home now but in early labor? Have any of you had this happen? How long after did you go into labor? I’m a FTM so I don’t know what to really expect.

Hi I had a planned c section with my first and wanting to have another with my 2nd. I have my appointment in January to talk about it. I wondered if anyone has had an elective at frimley as this will be my first time! When do you normally get a date?

Hi mamas! I had my baby over a month ago via c section & dealt with horribleeee gas pains after surgery. I finally figured out what helped and wanted to share here in case it may help someone. All the resources I found online are pretty vague and when you’re in crazy pain like I was, you need more. - Stop drinking...

Today at my 16 week (currently 17weeks) midwife appointment, I was asked about what I would like to do regarding birth. Obviously I stated VBAC. Midwife was supportive however, did say that I would be consultant led and not be able to birth at the birth centre or home. I’m not bothered about home birth but would ha...

How long after your c-section did you wear high waisted undies for? I want to get back to wearing g-strings but worried about them rubbing on my scar I’m 7 weeks pp

Based on the nature of this post, please skip if birth trauma may worry or trigger you. My first birth was really traumatic, and since becoming pregnant with my second I’m really struggling to process it and imagining a natural birth. My consultant has refused me a c section, but my midwife is putting me under a...

I was booked for an induction on my EDD by midwife due to gdm and it’s meant to be today but no appointment time has been given. Are they meant to call to set a time? I was also told I’d be called in daily for monitoring if I decline induction but no appointments are set and I’m really confused by how it all works.

Does anyone know if the midwife led unit is private rooms or whether it’s a big shared room for after birth? This is my first baby and I just want to prepare myself with what to expect! I’ve read that in some hospitals they give the option of a private room for a fee but can’t find any information on Heath hospital ...

Hi, I'm leila. Anyone has experience or information to share from C-section in Barnet hospital.

Hi, I'm given my date for elective c-section, but I am told I won't know which doctor will operate until the day. Do you have a similar experience? I'm very anxious not knowing who will run the operation.

I have opted for elective C-section. My date is booked, but I am told I won't know which Dr would run the operation until the day before going to operation hall. Can anyone has experience to share. I'm very anxious not knowing which Dr will run the C-section. I'm booked at Barnet Hospital north london. Will appreci...

Mine is not growing very well in my opinion let wait for 10 months HV appointment x

When did you ring Labour ward. My contractions have gone to irregular to now regular every 7 mins (see screenshot) they told me to ring when I have 3 within 10 minutes but this is my 2nd baby and I feel like it's going to get closer very quickly! Also TMI but does anyone get loads of wind when having a contraction 🙈

Sorry for TMI but is anyone else experiencing/experienced creamy white discharge? I’m 4+4, I think!

how do you guys know how dilated you are or effaced etc? my last appointment was September 26th so they didn’t check then and my next one is November 12th and I think baby is going to be here by then? 🤣

I have my telephone appointment for my C-section tomorrow. I’m electing for a C-section due to mental health reasons etc. I’m so so nervous for it. Can anyone tell me what to expect? And do you get your date? I will be 33 weeks tomorrow