Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I am 40+1 today, and as of today I’ve been having period like cramps (woohoo). Light but defo constant cramps with a slight “twang”. I believe I am also now staring to lose some of my mucous plug. Colour slightly on the brown/fleshy side. I have my 40+2 midwife appt tomorrow and I will be offered a sweep. I’m g...

Does anyone know the protocol for a second pregnancy in the UK (at St Thomas’ Hospital) if someone previously had an emergency C-section with a large baby (9lbs 11oz)? Do they encourage VBAC or tend to lean towards another C-section? Is there any additional consultation to go over the history of the first pregnancy ...

Question - in a hospital birth setting with say a midwife are you able to decline getting an IV’s? Since it’s “hospital policy “? Is this necessary. What is in it??

Had a C-section in February 2023. Emergency as baby’s head was just not in the right position and I’d been 4cm for 12 hours. Otherwise a “normal” pregnancy. I was 41+1 when I had him. What are the chances for a vaginal birth? Do I have to fight for this? I’m UK based if that helps 🩷💙

Hi, I’m due to have a c section with my second and have a little boy who is 2.5, he’s a total mummy’s boy and will only let me lift him in and out of the bath and hold him for comfort etc. how long did was it before you were able to hold your toddlers?

I’m due in a few months time I don’t know whether I should have a natural delivery or go for a scheduled c section I really don’t want an emergency section as I’ve had that before and I’ve also had a vbac any tips & advice will be appreciated

How likely is it for a consultant to allow you to have an elective c section? I have really bad anxiety about birth, chronic UTIs and I feel like I have a weak pelvic floor anyway due to leaking wee/not being able to hold my wee and having painful sex. I’m worried they will turn around and decline one. I’m only 13...

Has anyone elses c section scar turned/is turning into a keloid scar? Is there anything you can do to improve the appearance of it? Are you massaging it?

I’m 34 weeks and have an appt for anaesthetic clinic tommorow face to face does anybody know what I can expect? I’m not sure what it is for!

Just wondering how long you had to stay in hospital after a c-section if you and baby are genuinely well? Google gives various answers

Hi mamas! I am new in san diego and please need your advice on good hospitals for labor and delivery that you had a great experience with! Thank y'all..

We are traveling to Spain in December , it’s our first travel with baby. So all very unorganized and don’t know what to buy and bring yet. Baby will be 11 months then, will I need to buy a different push chair for the travel? The one that I can put to the cabin space on the air plane? Or can I use my existing oyst...

Anyone had a c section and drove before their 6 weeks advice to not drive is up ?

I can't tell if I'm leaking amniotic fluid or if it's just pee😩🤦‍♀️ I currently have a cold so can't even smell to see if it smells like urine. And I can't tell the difference with the colour either... I haven't felt a pop or anything but I went to stretch to grab something and it leaked suddenly and I'm usually…

I'm 40+5 with ni signs of labor what so ever. Tried everything and nothing... I'm being induced in two days and I'm scared. I was not scared of labor if it started spontaneously but the induction is scaring me I don't know why. Any positive stories of induction that did not need c-section at the end?

So I went for a sweep today (I’m 39 weeks) and midwife said I’m 2cm dilated. Anyone else who has had a sweep did it work? Or how long did active labour begin after being 2cm dilated? I know probably silly questions but I just don’t know what to expect and when to expect it x

I’m having an elective c section this pregnancy after an emergency one first time round. Anyone know when you get a date?

Hi girls I’m 25 weeks pregnant and terrified at the thought of giving birth. Since finding out about my pregnancy I’ve seriously considered going for the caesarean. Can I please have some advice?

I’m having a C Section in 2 days,I was planning a home birth but I’m 41+5 and I’m mentally and physically done. I’m looking for some advice on what to bring,things you found were essential etc! I know to take my own pillow and have disposable nappy’s but no idea what else I need!

I’ve been feeling cramps (mild to pretty strong sometimes) and constant lower back ache for a few days now. I’ve tried all the natural remedies like dates, raspberry leaf tea, curb walking, stair laterals and even baby daddy so I’m thinking it’s early labour? How can I decipher a cramp from a contraction though? Do ...