Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Hey mummas, I made this hospital checklist. If anyone else needs it, feel free to save it x

I have a couple concerns. I did talk to a nurse about them yesterday, but I'm still slightly concerned. For reference, I'm 3 weeks pp after an emergency c-section. First baby. 1. I had very little pain around my incision aside from 3 painful blisters off to the side that are believed to have been caused by an aller...

Hello, has anyone's little one had a general anaesthetic and can tell me their experience and what to expect please? In the UK as may be different in other places. Many Thanks.

I have seen mostly negative stories about c-sections on here, does anyone have any positive ones? I need to have a c-section at the end of the month and trying to stay as positive as I can despite the after care potentially being very difficult.

ladies.. i've been vaping my whole pregnancy.. i get induced thursday at 8 pm... i've tried so hard to quit but i just can't, has anyone else had this issue?? and do you think my baby will be okay??

Hi All, I’m currently just over 26 weeks pregnant and I’m looking for some advice. I’m a very fainty/often feel nauseous with very large amounts of panic. I’m currently thinking of having a planned c section to hopefully avoid this a little. I also have low Papp- a so know there could be chance of induction, which c...

What do I really need?

☁️ Hormone Drip: No ☁️ Episiotomy Cut: No ☁️ Epidural/Spinal: Yes ☁️ Gas & Air: Yes ☁️ Induced: No ☁️ C-section: No ☁️ Knew the sex beforehand: Yes ☁️ Due date: 19th August ☁️ Birth date: 13th August ☁️ Morning sickness: Yes ☁️ Cravings: Ham rolls, coco pops, cake ☁️ Place of birth: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital ☁...

I think I majorly under estimated the challenge of a c-section and recovery. I’m on day 3 post c-section and feel terrible. Finding it so hard to move around and the pain is still pretty bad. My stomach feels like a deadweight that I’m having to hold onto just to walk around. When does it get better?

Went for my check up today. Doctor said because I have diabetes they don’t want me going past a certain week. He suggested I get induced on Halloween. Is that painful? Has anyone been induced before? Shits getting real!

35 weeks + 3 days, had my first cervix check today and I’m already 70% effaced 😫 0 cm dilated. Could a thin cervix mean labor is close???

Those who had a vaginal delivery with twins, how did it go and what to expect? One of my doctors insists on me giving birth naturally even though the twins are breech and vertex now at 32 weeks. She says it’s much safer for them this way than C section. She then added “well you can give birth to the first twin vagin...

Is this really faint or not there?

How soon after a c section is it safe to have sex? And/or an orgasm? I’m 2 weeks pp and feeling like I’m ready but not sure if when’s best

Does anyone else feel really sick after taking there blood thinning injections? Is this normal? Just feel so nauseous after each injection…

Do yall get a vaginal steam after C-section if so how long after ?

I feel like I have a UTI ,burning when I pee and that. A little shy of 3 weeks since the C-section. Is it likely a UTI or a complication from the operation. Doctors appointment tomorrow afternoon

I’m due a c section at RIE within the next 2 weeks and I’ve seen a few people online talk about requesting a pico dressing for the incision due to having a higher bmi and I’m curious if they offer this at the royal or if anyone’s had any experience with this?

When did peoples belly go down? I'm 5 weeks pp from emergency c section and my belly has gone down a bit, just wondered if it will go down anymore?

Should we shave before induction? Ofcourse I’m aware the midwives won’t care if I have a bush or not but I’ve been advised sometimes it’s better to do so incase we need emergency c section? Currently at the In between ‘fluffy’ stage and not sure if I should or not