Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Hello, I had an Emergency c section June 2022 with my daughter. I’m now pregnant with my second daughter and am being consultant led. I met with me consultant yesterday who quite frankly terrified me about everything?! I had an emergency c section due to being septic - got induced had a lot of medical interventions ...

Sadly i didnt gwt to experience the birth story i wanted as after going into labour naturally and dilating to 4cm before getting to hospital, i managed to get to 9cm but baby suddenly pooped and began experiencing severe oxygen drops to the point where i no longer had a choice to wait until i was 10cm to get assista...

Ive been having strong contractions for 24 hours now and it’s exhausting. Triage are telling me to stay at home, but im so tired and its very painful. Is this normal for a first? X

Anyone who has had more than one c-section found the recovery harder the second time round?

First-time mom: I'm due on October 27th, and there are currently no signs of labor. The mucus plug is still intact, I haven't experienced a bloody show, and the baby is still positioned high. There's also no colostrum or any leakage from my breasts! 😂😂😂 However, my entire body is in pain. My pelvis hurts quite a…

Hi girls, bit of an awkward one but wondering if others have been the same. I’m 11 weeks post c section and even though it’s safe to do so, I have zero desire to do so at all. I am exclusively breast feeding so I know that can impact it but just curious if others feel the same way, frankly I’m not too bothered but f...

I’m having my third membrane sweep tomorrow. I’m 2cm dilated, and baby’s head is down. I’ll also be booking my induction tomorrow, but I’m feeling pretty nervous about it. I’ve heard some inductions end in c-sections. For those who were induced, how was your experience? Was it super painful? Did it end in a c-secti...

Did you have a bloody show? If so, how soon did you go into labor?

Does anyone know if the hospital stay for a c section with complete placenta previa is still 3 days? Or is it planned for longer?

So, those that read my post will know I was admitted to hospital until the baby is here because of the baby's position. I have just been told my C section date is 31st October 🎃 so no November baby for me haha xx

Can someone help me out with what recovery gift to get for my sister in law that is having her 4th scheduled c section? I want to buy her something helpful for recovery, because I know it can be much tougher to recover after multiple c sections. She had a tough recovery with her last baby too, but I am unsure what ...

I’ve been having on and of tightening since 4pm I’m 40 weeks I’m not sure if it’s contractions as I’m first time mum there different time gaps and last different durations

I’ve already had a planned c section, but only got the date 2 days before. Had multiple appointment with consultants for various reasons so wondering how it works as my pregnancy is more straight forward this time

I found out recently that I will more than likely need to be induced at 37 weeks due to health reasons during this pregnancy and i’m a FTM, I’ve never experienced a labor or birth and everything i keep seeing is scary about induction. Does anyone have any good stories about being induced around 37th weeks or just in...

This might sounds crazy, but can doctors secretly give you hysterectomy during emergency c section?? I had emergency c section 20 months ago. I had lost so much blood as well. It was the worst recovery I’ve ever had. I didn’t know how to pee, i had to do bladder trail training with catheter, possible kidney infectio...

Would people recommend a section for someone with severe health anxiety and fear of the unknown? Is the recovery bearable? I’m terrified I won’t be able to cope no matter what I decide

I'm being induced at 37 weeks this Monday due to medical reasons. I'm sooo nervous!!!! I am ftm and I'm not sure what to expect. I definitely want the epidural but I'm not sure when to ask for it. I had a cervical exam and I'm not dialated AT ALL. Has anyone else been induced at 37 weeks? Please share your stories,...

When do you usually get your c section date?

Hello! I’m 14 weeks pregnant with my second baby, and I have my first consultant led appointment. I have opted for a c section following a traumatic first birth. Also under consultant led due to previous cervix procedures and bleeding during pregnancy. Can any advise on what to expect with a consultant appointment? ...

Anyone’s c section hurt 11 months post Partum after doing core workouts