Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

So I’m wondering if anyone can offer me some advice here. A family member works in my local hospital and helps out doing caesarean births most of the time. Me and said family member have not spoken now for majority of this pregnancy and I’m really worried incase my birth goes into a section if she’s there as it ma...

Ahhh I’m currently in for an induction at 39 weeks, I have the 24 hour pessary in and waiting… please give me some positive induction stories to let me know they’re not all bad 😭 also I’m absolutely petrified of having a cannula in my hand - please tell me they aren’t that bad 🥲😭🤣

I had my baby Saturday evening. I went into the hospital Saturday morning in a white t shirt and leggings, I had the same t shirt on until after I had given birth. (Granted I was lucky to have a quick 11 hour ‘vaginal birth’) but not one item came out my hospital bag until he was born, even then it was only fresh pj...

I am about 7 weeks past my c section and i am still in pain when i bend down and my back is still killing me not to mention the diarrhea after i eat 😳😩🤦‍♀️ any one else have these issues after so long after your c section

I have been booked in for an induction on my due date (11th December) which I didn’t agree too, was supposed to have a telephone consultation and instead just received a text message from the hospital telling me I have to go in! Really not wanting to go ahead with induction and I’m wanting to ask for a c-section. Ra...

Hi everyone! I’m scheduled for a C-section this Friday, and I’m trying to prepare myself for what recovery might be like. For those of you who’ve been through it, how was your experience? Were you able to move around and walk without too much pain or discomfort? I know everyone’s recovery is different, but I’d reall...

Hey ,I had a c section on 22 October (my first baby) and I’m still in a lot of pain. I try to keep up with painkillers and it doesn’t seem to be doing the job. I’m also worried that my tummy is still swollen and very painful above my scar it’s tender and feels bruised (is this normal?) will my tummy go down. I’m als...

I had section at the end of October (second section) I am still in a bit of pain with it on one side more than the other. Looking to see if anyone know anything I can put on it to help the pain or tightness that I can feel?? I have seen them c section strips but they say for just after having section… Any advice w...

38+1 weeks and having a sweep tomorrow, baby is engaged, any tips on anything else I can do to induce labour? Or anyone’s experiences of having a sweep before? (First time mum)

Hey mamas Did anyone of you tried natural methods for inducing the labour such as eating dates, drinking raspberry leaf tea, special exercise, acupuncture and etc? Does it really work for anyone? Or it's just a myth?

It’s looking as though I’ll need a C section and I have no clue how to prepare for it or what to expect x

I'm 5 months PP following C-Section, and whilst its healed very well, I haven't massaged or cared for my scar at all. It's starting to get itchy and I'm wondering whether there's any creams or oils I should be using to try and reduce the scar appearance and care for it better? I used Bio Oil during pregnancy for str...

Has anyone been induced at the Royal, and knows if partner can stay the whole time? Due to be induced this week and very anxious about partner not being able to stay x

I have my c section scheduled for 2 weeks time it's really hitting home now and I am so nervous can I have some positive stories pleaseeeeee

Can anyone share their induction stories please

I’ve been told I’m being induced with the gel inserted into vagina but I’ve read awful things about this on Google such as needing a c section and labour not processing but due to a previous late term loss I need to be induced and ideally I don’t want a c-section. Has anyone else been induced with the gel and can co...

Hi ladies, has anyone got this injection for 10 days after c section to continue please? How are you finding it?

How long have people/ will you be waiting until getting pregnant again after a c section I’ve always wanted my children to be close together in age and now we’re getting told to wait 18 months before trying after a very unnecessary section

I am 32 weeks + 4 days... yesterday I lost some of my mucus plug (no blood present) have then lost more today. Have more tightenings over the last few days but nothing that's painful (Braxton hicks style) and a big increase in pressure down below. Should I be going to get checked or Is this normal for 32 weeks ....?

Had a c section 2 weeks ago and since the dressing has come off I’m really itchy on the scar. I’m struggling to not itch it. Does anyone have any advice or remedies that help atall? And is this normal? Thank you x