Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I am being given the option to be induced or not. Advice? It's an uncomplicated pregnancy. We have a 2 yr old so thinking it may benefit to have a scheduled date for childcare but was spontaneous with my first so don't want induction to cause issues...

I feel silly asking but how do I tell the difference between Braxton hicks and real contractions last night and today I’ve had really intense cramps in my lower belly and some of them my belly get tight and some just feel like intense pain that takes my breath away and I wanna cry and I’ve drank water and I’ve done ...

How long after a C-section did everyone wait before getting pregnant again? Also anyone had a natural birth after a section?

Hi all, I’m going in for a planned C section in a few days due to some health complications. Currently a bundle of worries and nerves, I’ve tried to research as much as I can online. Anyone open to sharing their experience, any advice, any details on what to expect on the day and recovery? Would truly appreciate ...

What was that one advice you’d want to give me that you wish you were given while recovering from the surgery? It’s been hard for me to adapt to the new responsibilities while fighting through the stitches pain..

I know this is for advice and all, I’m currently 3 weeks post section and I can’t help but be absolutely scared of my scar outcome after seeing so many bad outcomes and situations on here. Anyone got a positive outcome?

Has anyone been told they can’t have anymore kids after their sections? My friend told me a story yesterday about things going wrong in surgery & ppl then not being able to conceive after. This has got me so worried as I had an emergency. Section and would love more in future 😢

I know there are loads of posts about this and I have gone back and read over them. But my question is what size bags are people taking? Are you doing smaller bags(cabin size), one for during labour, one for postnatal & one for baby. Or are you doing one large suitcase for everything? I have packed a postnatal b...

Can anyone who gave birth at St Mary’s Oxford road share their experience please? I am worried with all the units requiring improvements with the recent reports. Also did you get your own room after delivery or were you put straight back on the ward? Thank you! 🫶🏼

Can endometriosis be seen during a c section?

Hi Ladies, just intrigued to see if anyone had a fast first labour what was your second like? My little girl was 1 hour and 8 mins and 2 weeks early, im now 37 weeks weeks and opted for a home birth this time just incase it's faster. What's everyone's experiences?

Hello everyone I am getting induced on Sunday.Can anyone tell me What the process is Like?

Hi all! I’m first time pregnant and go to Sutter health. I don’t have a longtime relationship with my OBGYN and don’t know anything about birthing at Alta Bates. If anyone has given birth there and has any experiences they could share I’d really appreciate that so I can know what to expect! Thanks!

What did your contractions feel like and labor signs ?

Came in this am for induction (39 weeks) and in the 98th percentile and my body just couldn’t go another week or potentially 2 if I go late. Was 0 cm dilated - started on the misoprostal first does. Was contracting too quickly so currently on an IV to slow down the contractions. They mentioned maybe switching to pit...

Elective c section on Monday due to breech baby. For anyone else who has c section, when did you get told what time it would be (like where in the queue you are)?

Has anyone on here actually fell pregnant too early after a c-section and had the cut re open or had interior bleeding (that’s what they told me might happen)?

Does anyone else feel uncomfortable with crevices checks.I got mine but I guess I was too tense to tell how dilated I was.I felt bad but it was uncomfortable

Who here has opted for an elective c section? When did you tell your midwife and was it easy enough to request? What are your reasons? I am considering it due to a traumatic pregnancy (complications with hyperemesis, high dosage of steroids, gestational diabetes). I was dead against it at first but warming to the id...

I'm 36 weeks tomorrow and this morning, I believe I lost a bit of my mucus plug. I feel fine, aside from a cold that I have currently. I messaged my doctor and she said losing the plug doesn't mean much unless I feel contractions less than five minutes apart. I don't remember losing my plug with my four year old, ...