Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I’m a first time mom, I’m 17, I’ve experienced Braxton hicks , I’m 38 weeks but my midwife measured my baby at 40 weeks on Monday. I’ve been loosing my mucus plug over the past week slowly. My water has not broke but it feels like my cramps are getting worse and it hasn’t stopped for a few hours since I got back fro...

I didn’t want to take a picture but I’m pretty sure I just had my bloody show? It was like thick discharge with brownish reddish blood in it. How long after a bloody show did you guys go into labor?

I was told I has adenomyosis during the c section I had for my now 6 month old. I'm pregnant again (6 weeks) and wondering if this changes anything for the next c section? Does having a "bulky" uterus increase risk?

I just had my second baby over two weeks ago via c section and I have the steri strips and dissolvable stitches . I have not seen my provider yet but I am going to in a week or so . My scar seems to be healing has a slight smell but nothing terrible only concern is redness and soreness , question when taking a sho...

Hi Ladies, I had my 37 week appointment and chose to do cervix check. It was pretty rough and uncomfortable. That was around 10:30 this morning. Since then I’ve been having non-stop contractions every 2-4 minutes apart. I can breath through them. Some of them are longer than others. Has anyone had a cervix exam ...

Hi guys im 6months PP and my scar for what ever reason has been constantly irritated idk when it hasn’t bothered me idk if its cause thats where my underwear slips down to that crease or where my pants fold when i sit i just don’t know if this is normal or if there is a cream or lotion i can put on it to help? Idk i...

Hey mamas just want to know how many of you have a c-sectio scar that really bothers you and you don't like how it looks or if your scar healed fine and doesn't affect your self image

I gave birth to my wonderfully chaotic toddler 20 months ago. I had a c section after a long labor. My husband and I are thinking about trying to another baby! I'm just curious what it feels like during pregnancy with your scar? How it grows, does it hurt, does the nerve bother you? I still have some issues touching...

hey, so i’m 32 weeks considering induction because the amount of stress i’m under and what i do for work is putting so much strain on my body and my mental health that im terrified im going to hurt my baby. would this be something my doctor would consider? am i crazy?

My parents who live out of state are super excited about baby girl. They are blowing me up about being here for the birth. But they tried to invite themselves into our home to be here for the birth! We know babies tend to come on their own time — but I don’t feel like hosting anyone leading up to L&D. How have oth...

Hi I’m due to give birth here in a week or two and wondered peoples experiences after birth? I’ve just moved so want to know how different Wales is postpartum! When I had my previous son pre term I was given a medela breast pump in hospital to pump breast milk and then allowed to take it home for two weeks just sig...

With my first, I had an emergency c-section, so recovery was totally different. This time, I had a successful VBAC so I'm not 100% sure how long healing takes. How long was it before the swelling went down? How long did you have to use the squirt bottle/pat dry? Witch hazel? Etc. Thanks for any input!!! I'm sick o...

Can anyone tell me what the mucus plug looks like? I just had this discharge that looked like a thick glob of snot and it was slightly yellow when I got up from the bathroom. If it is my plug how soon after did anyone experience labor symptoms?

I’m due in 3 weeks and it looks like a jungle down there. It’s a bit embarrassing but I’m not sure I can be bothered to do anything about it. Is anyone just leaving it? Would it be ok with stiches etc if it’s hairy? X

My Ob asked if I wanted to be induced ? What are the pros and cons of it? My first one came on his own. Second is a girl; heard girls are harder 😭 and im terrified of it Will the birth process be faster or longer No epidural as my first one I didn’t get it

My Ob asked if I wanted to be induced ? What are the pros and cons of it? My first one came on his own. Second is a girl; heard girls are harder 😭 and im terrified of it Will it be fast ?

Hi ladies, When was your elective c-section booked in for?

Hi first time pregnancy and I had to get an emergency cerclage 21 weeks 2 days due to short cervix..Any advice I am so nervous prayin for a full term pregnancy for my baby girl

How far in advance did people get a date for their elective c-section? 🙂

Have any of you had to go back to dr for infections? I had one but need to go back as it's no better! I WhT back ti the triage at the hospital the first time 2 weeks ago but wondering if I have to go to gp now? I'm 4 weeks pp tomorrow!