Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

1. Do I wear underwear/disposable briefs under the gown when going into surgery? 2. How soon after the surgery am I allowed to shower? 3. How soon after the surgery can you expect to start bleeding vaginally? 4. Those that were on the list for a 12pm slot, what time did you get the go ahead it was actually going a...

Went to my 36 week scan today and was told I’m being inducted on 21st (just under two weeks away) and I’m massively freaking out. I’d really wanted a water birth which is out the window now and I’m extremely freaked out about being induced and needing a C Section. Can anyone give me any positive birth stories fr...

What can I expect from a pre op for an elective section? My only experience of a C-section was an emergency one 4 years ago so an elective C-section is completely new to me🫣

Hey! I've got an induction booked for tomorrow, but waiting on a phone call- what time did they call for your induction?. Thanks x

What kinda birth is people planning? I'm planning vbac

Hey ladies, I’m due the end of this week and I’d prefer natural water birth but I don’t want to go over 41 weeks really as I’m uncomfortable! People put me off about getting induced as they say most end up in emergency care sections anyway so I’m thinking so I get a elective section as hear a lot of good things abou...

Can anyone please me feel at ease with c section I’m hoping to have one as it’s the most suitable for me with being on blood thinner injections. Do you actually get to have skin to skin contact with your baby Thank you

I give birth very soon and most doctors don’t want me to have a VBAC since I’m carrying twins (even though I’ve already had successful VBAC). Do any of you have a really good VBAC experience in any NJ hospitals (bonus points if it was a twin or high risk pregnancy)

Sorry for TMI! I’m 31+3 weeks and have a ridiculous amount of discharge constantly! It’s partially thick and creamy but the rest is just like liquid 🤣 basically after wearing my knickers for an hour they’re wet to the point I change them. I’m wearing liners now but I don’t remember this happening with my first…

I am having to be booked an elective c-section because baby is breech and it isn't safe to attempt ECV or breech birth. I'm really struggling with mentally preparing myself for this... Ever since the beginning of my pregnancy a lot of choices were taken away from me because of my own medical conditions, and now this...

i’m 1 week and 4 days post emergency c-section. went to the toilet and i’m wearing adult nappies at the minute due to bleeding after the csection. i look down and see on the band there is a purple piece of thread. i googled different stitches and it is indeed a stitch. i have no pain or anything. could this be okay??

That there is no signs of labor and that it looks like my baby does not want to come out. But let me tell you I’ve had contractions all day yesterday and all night and I could not get any rest. They seem to start getting little stronger. They have no pattern yet but are really lasting a minute long. 🙃

If the baby is born at a normal weight, but still before 37 weeks, is it considered premature? (even if the child measures, for example, 39 weeks)

Are there any recommendations for post surgery or recovery underwear please?

Started having mild contractions at 8pm which carried on until 2am, they were anything between 5 minutes apart to an hour. I’m hoping it means I’ll go into labour soon or is that wishful thinking lol

Anyone got any tips on preparing your body for birth from early on? I’m only 14 weeks and have been SUFFERING from sickness and exhaustion up until recently. Now that I feel alive again, I want to begin to better myself before giving birth. I’ve already been doing kegal exercises to strengthen my pelvic floor but an...

Hello all! I’m hoping to hear your reasons/experience’s for induction! They want to induce me but I’m just not understanding why when my baby is perfectly healthy and strong apart from his arms and legs being short so I’m feeling conflicted as to why I should and any benefit of it.

Does anyone have a positive birth story to share about having an elective C Section at St Helier hospital?

Going to take a look on Amazon today as it’s prime day to get anything else I may need. Oh Thursday I’ll find out if I need a C-section or not. Will sprits for bits still be good to have even if I have C-section? Also, what are these Peri bottles I keep seeing 😂 Any advice on what to pack if I do need a C-section…

Tomorrow marks 39 weeks of pregnancy, and I’ve just learned that I’ll need a C-section with my first child because she’s breech. This is the exact opposite of everything I had envisioned. I planned an unmedicated birth at a birthing center, surrounded by my midwives and doula. While I am deeply grateful to have acce...