Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Hello, I’m wanting to hear some positive pregnancy stories after a c-section. I had my son in February via emergency c-section and have healed super well and fast! We’re nearly 9 months down the line now and he’s such an angel he’s convinced us to try for baby number 2. I am due to have my contraception removed Mond...

Due date today. Been losing my plug and having shows for 2 days now 🥲 I’m 2cm dilated, fully effaced and my cervix is soft, stretchy and couldn’t be more anterior. Been having Braxton Hicks on and off all day. Trying not to think about it but having so many signs, but know they can also mean nothing 😩 So exhausted…

Has anyone had any success inducing labour with clary sage oil? How was it? How long did it take? I've just had a bath with clary sage oil but then googled afterwards! I think I probably put a bit too much in as apparently only a couple of drops is recommended. I've also read you shouldn't use if you're trying for ...

Hi ladies, Anyone experiencing gas? I'm struggling to pass gas I've had my bowels opened but the gas is getting too much hurting my belly anyone finding this?

Heyy Yall! So I’m 22W/2D , This might be tmi but is it normal to have like slimy jelly like clogs coming out ? I keep seeing this & not sure what it is

Anyone had a c section recently and has gone to get up, felt their wound oozing but nothing showing up on the plaster that’s covering it? Don’t know if I’m overthinking or not or need to contact anyone medical asap?

Being induced tomorrow with my little lad. Tell me those stories?! Thank you

Can you feel contractions all over your belly? or is it just low like period cramps? does anyone know x

Did anyone get sent back home from labor and delivery when they was 4 1/2 cm dilated and 90% effaced with water bag bulging?

Which hospital are you giving birth in? I am currently signed to Newham however I’m not 100% sure I’m happy with the care offered. I’m not keen on barking birth centre because I want to be near a NICU. Does anyone know if Newham offers a private room for extra money? I know that St Thomas has an option for a sepa...

I have my second c section on Monday. This is my second planned c section (21 months PP) but somehow feel more nervous this time! I have a keloid scar and the thought of them removing it and creating a new scar is making me cringe 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️ Does anybody have any positive stories for second planned c sections? Does…

Daughter born at 27 weeks

What where y'all's early labor signs? because i thought i lost part of my mucous plug yesterday and i just feel extremely off very uncomfortable, like i'm about to start my period or something

Question for the group, what was each day like for you post-surgery? I’m 5 days post-c-section. I’ve had very little pain … until now. Today’s a tough day but it seems odd to have more pain now than first days. So I’m curious to hear your experiences

Hi ladies, I'm around 5 weeks pregnant, only had my c-section 8 months ago. Really thrilled to have fallen pregnant so soon but slightly worried about it only being 8 months after a c-section. I had a very healthy pregnancy up until labour where I didn't dilate further than 5cm so emergency c was required. I hav...

How long after your c section did you need to take really regular pain relief and relied on it to get up and about the house? Just wondering whether to expect this level of pain and needs for meds for a few more days, weeks or months! Thank you

First c section and the recovery has hit me like a ton of bricks, it's far worse than I ever imagined, my previous babies were vaginal deliveries and this recovery has knocked me sideways. I'm still struggling with pain still on my right side I'm assuming where I was sterilised. My stamina is terrible and I feel diz...

38+5 had a sweep on Thursday. I’ve been loosing my plug since yesterday evening. Bits yesterday and a huge part this afternoon. Feel like I sound so silly but FTM what happens from here, how long has it been for girls to start any sort of progress after loosing their plug? I live 45 mins away from my hospital and ...

Could anyone please enlighten me what will happen at my preop / anaesthesia appointment next week? It’s 2 days before my c section and I’m really nervous so want to be prepared x thanks x

I had my first child 3 months ago to an emergency c section and now I want another but I don’t want to wait the 18 months to 2 years I want another baby now