Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

How soon do you get your date given for C section?? Currently 28 weeks and wanting an elective not heard from consultant yet. Thanks

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

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...

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 🥲

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?

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...

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 ❤️

I am 39+2 days pregnant, I’ve had 2 sweeps, second one being yesterday, my cervix is soft & 2cm dilated. This will be my second baby, first I was induced with so really trying my best to kick start labour as naturally as I can. I keep seeing videos of people taking a tablespoon of caster oil and it kick starting thi...

We use MAM dummies, currently on size 2-6months. If my baby is bigger (96th centile for height, 87th for weight, not sure on head circumference but definitely big as me and her dad have big heads 😂)... would you recommend moving to the next size sooner? I'm probably overthinking it but conscious about her gum/teeth…

I’m being pushed to have a section, but I want to try vaginally first. If I’m unable to manage a natural birth, would I be taken for an emergency section or would I just be taken for a section? I’ve heard the recovery for an emergency is longer and more brutal.

I’m lucky enough to have had quite a healthy pregnancy so far, but after being sent up the hospital yesterday I’m being induced tomorrow - If it needs to be done then it needs to be done but it’s just a bit of a shock. Has anyone got any induced stories?

Hi I just wanted to ask when everyone got their c section dates as I’m 39 weeks today and still haven’t had my date or even anything to do with my c section yet

Unlikely to be a June mumma now as I’m in hospital as my waters broke this weekend. I didn’t actually even realise (break at the top of sack) and came in for severe back pain, and then they tested me and it was positive for amniotic fluid. They’ve said baby could come in next 48 hours, or potential it could still be...

How long did it take to get your bodies back? And how old were you when you had your C-section?

Hello ! I’ve just been told that il be getting induced at 39 weeks it’s all booked in ect due to a few reasons but mainly reduced movements … How was everyone’s experience with induction ? They done a cervical check but my cervix was still high … soft but high … Just wanting to hear everyone’s thoughts on the induc...

Feels like everyone around me is on there 2nd child with the same age as my little boy but I don’t know whether I can go through the newborn stage again. Those first 2 weeks were awful and the anxiety I used to get when it used to get to the night times because I knew he wouldn’t sleep and had to keep him in my arms...

My c section is on Wednesday and I’m suddenly very nervous.. any tips / tricks you wish you knew prior to a c section? First time mum 🤍

Age I got pregnant: 27 Age I gave birth: 27 How far along when I found out: 4 weeks Morning sickness: felt sick all the time Cravings: lamb kebabs and chicken nuggets Due date: 1/2/2025 Birth date: 2/11/2024 Hours in labour: unsure as was very quick start to end Who was there: boyfriend Pain relief: gas and a...

Help! How do I induce my labor!? 🙃 I had a c section with my last and never went into labor. My doctor said I could do a vbac.

Hey everyone. Currently 16+ weeks pregnant. I was researching a bit about L&D hospital and saw the maternity unity have been rated inadequate by the CQC since 2023. After reading the cqc report I’m not feeling filled with confidence in the safety and competence of the department. I know every birth is different and ...