Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I just went in for reduce movements, whilst being monitored, my uterus movement/contractions were going up very regularly. Before the midwife left she said the line should pretty much stay flat, after monitoring for 45 minutes you can see it would massively increase every few minutes and I could feel a pressure when...

Second time mamas!! Its looking highly likely that i will be having a C Section for my birth as my placenta is only 0.5cm away from my cervix, i was hoping it would have shifted a bit, they are doing another scan in 4 weeks but i doubt it will move another 2cm by then What do you put in a hospital bag for a sectio...

Hey mummys! My partner and I have moved down here with our toddler and really thinking whether or not we should move our hospital down here? We live in banbury and want to know everyones birthing experiences around here? Please help x

Has anyone in liverpool ever had PPROM? (Preterm premature rupture of membranes) Looking for any mums who have experienced the same thing

My baby elbowed me whilst I was lying down. It’s not really hurting that much but I did wonder if an infection is possible. Do let me know xx

Anyone who has had c-section , how was your experience with the whole thing ? Any recommendations?

Can anyone recommend a cream or oil to use on the scar? I’m 9 weeks PP

I had a C-section 9 months ago, and due in around 8 months time. Has anyone had a vaginal birth at queens after 18 months?

Hey! I'm due on the 10th, I had a membrane sweep on Friday, didn't have any contractions or anything afterwards but did have the bloody show and lots of mucous like discharge for the last few days since. I tried walking, curb walking, pineapple, and sex and just nothing. I really just want him here since I already s...

I am 40+1 today, and as of today I’ve been having period like cramps (woohoo). Light but defo constant cramps with a slight “twang”. I believe I am also now staring to lose some of my mucous plug. Colour slightly on the brown/fleshy side. I have my 40+2 midwife appt tomorrow and I will be offered a sweep. I’m g...

Does anyone know the protocol for a second pregnancy in the UK (at St Thomas’ Hospital) if someone previously had an emergency C-section with a large baby (9lbs 11oz)? Do they encourage VBAC or tend to lean towards another C-section? Is there any additional consultation to go over the history of the first pregnancy ...

Question - in a hospital birth setting with say a midwife are you able to decline getting an IV’s? Since it’s “hospital policy “? Is this necessary. What is in it??

Had a C-section in February 2023. Emergency as baby’s head was just not in the right position and I’d been 4cm for 12 hours. Otherwise a “normal” pregnancy. I was 41+1 when I had him. What are the chances for a vaginal birth? Do I have to fight for this? I’m UK based if that helps 🩷💙

Hi, I’m due to have a c section with my second and have a little boy who is 2.5, he’s a total mummy’s boy and will only let me lift him in and out of the bath and hold him for comfort etc. how long did was it before you were able to hold your toddlers?

I’m due in a few months time I don’t know whether I should have a natural delivery or go for a scheduled c section I really don’t want an emergency section as I’ve had that before and I’ve also had a vbac any tips & advice will be appreciated

How likely is it for a consultant to allow you to have an elective c section? I have really bad anxiety about birth, chronic UTIs and I feel like I have a weak pelvic floor anyway due to leaking wee/not being able to hold my wee and having painful sex. I’m worried they will turn around and decline one. I’m only 13...

Has anyone elses c section scar turned/is turning into a keloid scar? Is there anything you can do to improve the appearance of it? Are you massaging it?

I’m 34 weeks and have an appt for anaesthetic clinic tommorow face to face does anybody know what I can expect? I’m not sure what it is for!

Just wondering how long you had to stay in hospital after a c-section if you and baby are genuinely well? Google gives various answers

Hi mamas! I am new in san diego and please need your advice on good hospitals for labor and delivery that you had a great experience with! Thank y'all..