Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Did anyone give birth in this hospital?? I had my first in Jamaica hospital & the experience wasn’t horrible I liked it but my new OB is in LIJ i just wanted to hear some of yall stories im having a c section btw

I am 39+3 (due date 16th) and my night time movements have become so much more palpable and the lightning crotch is non stop. Anyone feeling the same? I didn’t lose mucus plug, was told cervix is closed 2 days ago but tonight it’s feeling super intense whichever position I am in!

Hello, just looking for some advice. I’m 33+6. Had a growth scan and baby 90th percentile. I have been told due to high blood pressure and BMI they won’t let me go over 40 weeks. Likely to offered induction at 39weeks which 50% could end up in c-section. Also been advised I can have an elective c-section. Is anyone ...

I’ve been doing some reflecting this evening, I had an assisted delivery with forceps and baby was totally healthy but I was discharged within 24 hours. What was everyone else’s experience if you had a straightforward delivery and no issues? How quickly did you get home?

How much colostrum do we need to take to the hospital when we are to go in? Have been collecting on and off for a few days and just want to make sure I have enough

I was wondering if anyone has requested an induction on their due date and actually had it happen? My family are here from Italy when he's due and over Christmas. I was wondering if they'd actually induce me for then

So I’m being induced on Wednesday. But if I can I’d like to get things started naturally. Any tips to kickstart labour that actually work? I don’t want to hurt myself by eating loads of sriracha if it’s not gonna do anything 😅

Do anybody have an easier way to count contractions? I use a pregnancy app on my phone but by the time I get my phone unlocked and find the app and go to the contraction part, it’s almost over.

Has anyone got their baby boy circumcised? How did it go and how was the recovery? Not looking for anyone to pass judgement

How long is it taking you all to go for a poo after a section? I’m sure it was 6 days with my first it took me but I don’t know how long it is until you have to start worrying 🫠 I don’t actually need one yet I think the codine is making me constipated! But I’m day 5 and still no sign

So I have a high cervix at 39 weeks plus 1 , does this mean I’m far away from Labour 🥲

I'm 38 + 5 and haven't packed my hospital bag yet. This is my second baby and I just can't get the motivation to do it. What kind of bags are you all bringing and what have you got in them? Hoping I might get some inspiration to start the packing!

I’m cramping but it just feel like I need to use the bathroom but I cant or don’t need to go.. is this contractions or am I just constipated 😂🥲 (FTM 38+3)

When can you wear a postpartum belly band to support your core after your elective c section surgery

Hi Quick question will they go ahead with your planned c section if you have a cold? Thank you

Has anyone started leaking colostrum yet? I can’t remember it being this early last time🤣

Doesn’t seem to say when in the description. Any advice welcome. Thanks

Who has all the bags ready ?! I just ordered my hospital and postpartum stuff last minute But have all the stuff for the baby ready 😂 I figured the more I drag to do it the faster time will fly by but I got lazy and didn’t want to walk the store to find my stuff so I just ordered everything off Amazon

I am 40 weeks today and keep having bloody show when I go to the bathroom. But I know it varies so just wondering other mamas stories? 🥰

Why is all I see getting posted that everyone is getting inductions scheduled or trying to get their babies out early? What happened to having babies when they’re ready?? 😩