Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

hey, just found out today that baby will be coming by c section in two weeks time… the only thing i’m kinda worried about is having to get an epidural as the thought of not feeling half of my body is freaking me out and i’m pretty sure i’m going to have a panic attack as they give me it… any tips for recovery and ho...

Has anyone used this and what are your thoughts on it ? Nearly 8 weeks PP and incision is fully closed and scar has formed. I just want to start using something to massage the scar with and this is the top product that comes up on the internet.

I think I lost my mucus plug and I’m still leaking. I’m 38 weeks and 1 cm dilated last time I checked.

Hey everyone, can I have some positive experiences from inductions please? I’m not due till February, I’m consultant-led and my obstetrician said there’s no reason I wouldn’t be able to be induced at 39 weeks as I expressed concerns that I didn’t want to go over my due date. I’ve heard plenty of the bad induction st...

For those of you who have had a c section with a toddler (20 months) at home how did you find recovery. Any top tips on what to expect. Or any mummas who had a c section even without other little ones at home. Best things for recovery?

For those of you who have already had another baby & had a c section how did you manage with a toddler & newborn? Any top tips for recovery or what to expect. Or any mummas who had a c section even without other little ones at home. Best things for recovery?

Hi, My LB was born 7 weeks early - he is now 17 weeks actual (10 weeks corrected). He only weighs 11lb6 and is still only taking maximum of 4oz in a feed. Anyone experience this or any advice? GP is so nervous to offer advice as he’s premature so I’m often left in the dark. On another note, should he actually be ...

I have 2 little ones who are 13.5 months apart and both were Csections. My youngest is now 2 years and 3 months old. I’m wanting to have a 3rd and potentially have a VBAC, but not sure if it’s even possible with having 2 basically back to back csections. Has anyone had a successful VBAC experience under similar circ...

I had a midwife appointment today which resulted in a trip to the hospital. It turns out my baby is too big for 33 + weeks and is coming in at 6lbs 7oz. I have an appointment to discuss with a consultant in 2 weeks by which point I will be 35 + weeks. Has anyone had a baby that comes in over the “safe” weight ...

Hi. Just wondering if any mums with two or more could share their experience of induction and whether it was fairly quick? And also any experiences anyone has had with the balloon induction please?

I’m electing for a c section for my first baby due to my own choice & have thought a lot about my decision. I have a consultant appointment in 2 weeks and I have severe health anxiety and am just getting more and more worried the closer to the c section (however this is exactly what I want, I do not want a natural...

After feeling a bit weird all day, crampy and pressure in pelvis, I’ve just noticed what I think is a bloody show, very slightly brown tinted. I’m slightly on edge after a very quick first labour, so wondered how quickly labour started with those who experienced a bloody show?

This is to anyone that is due to be induced and is perhaps nervous/anxious as all you hear are horror stories. I gave birth to my beautiful baby boy on the 5th October after having to be put in for an induction for obstetric cholestasis. Yes it was a long few days as I went in Wednesday night and didn’t have him til...

Has anyone started packing their hospital bag yet? I am planning on breastfeeding but do I need to bring ready made formula bottles incase I can’t? & if so how many😬 Any tips on essentials needed is appreciated 👏🏼!!

Hi, can anyone help me with a basic list of necessities to pack in my hospital bag for a planned c section? I am having a complete mind block about it, cannot think what to put it in it at all. Please help x

Is anyone else struggling a little with themselves after a c section? Like the acceptance side. I birthed a 10lb 1 baby girl and I was HUGE and had a c section. With my 7 year old I had a vaginal delivery, no stretch marks, bounced back pretty quick. This time I have the big scar, overhang, stretch marks and a lot m...

I’m 37 weeks, I’ve been having the usual tightenings for a while now, but never developed any pattern to them and no real pain accompanying them. Todsh I feel like they’re getting more frequent and more intense, slight back pain and thighs feel warm. I just can’t tell whether it’s contractions or he’s squirming and ...

Hi all did anyone have a planned c section at 36+5? They are doing mine earlier than planned and I think this is only due to space on the ward and feel a bit miffed that it’s being brought forward because of this. I really wanted to make it past 37 weeks ☹️

Im now 9 weeks post partum and stopped bleeding around 6-7 weeks after my c section. The last few days I’ve had very light but dark red bleeding (enough for an ultra thin liner) and wasn’t sure if it was my period. Has anyone had this at all? I’ve seen a comment on a post that said it isn’t normal and wondering wh...

How did everyone get rid of the sticky residue from the dressing after a c section? My midwife took my dressing off today and is happy with the wound etc, but now I’m so sticky and my skin is sticking together 🙃 obviously can’t scrub it or use soap but my skin is sticking to other skin and it’s a gross feeling