Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I’m pretty sure I’m contracting they are about 10mins apart at the moment last 30/40 secs. I am booked in for an elective C-section on Tuesday. I have said if she was to come before this date I will try and labour. My waters have not broke so I guess it could be a while still right… second pregnancy and tbh I have h...

Any other mamas due 10/10? Have you had a cervical check? If so, is baby ready or you don’t see labor happening any time soon?

How did you guys handle the pain and uncomfortable feeling? One side is more sharp feeling and it is so sore! They said it’s Normal as it’s fresh wound and stitches etc, but trying to walk is WORK🫣 What have you done to help ease it more? I’m not sure what pain pills I’m being sent home with yet but so far I’ve…

I had a healthy pregnancy and planned for a natural birth but ended up having an emergency c section. Recovery was like the following: - First few days were horrible. I had so much pain in my belly that i couldn’t breastfeed as baby weight on my belly would hurt - Horrible gas pain and no bowel movement for 4 day...

Hi! Any mums that have had kids before via C-section , how was recovery like? i've heard loads of different stories that it's really hard but i'd like to hear any personal experiences of it and how painful it was to manage just to mentally prepare for it if i do have to have a emergency one . Do you feel them stitc...

My due date is coming up this week right. Now unfortunately my boyfriend has to leave far to work this week. If I start labor this week, would I be able to drive myself to the hospital or no ? Have any of y”all done that ? Because I know they say you will need a ride because of the pain. Sadly, I will be alone so I’...

My husband and I are having a discussion about which is more difficult/ painful vaginal or C-section birth and I’m curious for moms who have maybe experienced both what your thoughts are or just in general what you hear We are not discrediting any form of birth btw just very curious as despite having no experience...

What's the best creams to use on cesarean scar? I've been given a barrier cream to help the soreness around the area but it doesn't seem to be working.

I’m at 33w and still don’t know how contractions feels like. Worry that I won’t know if I’m in labor or just the usual pain (lower back, cramping) that I usually have.

I’m 40 weeks and have no signs of labour! I was 3 weeks early with my first girl so it really feels like this pregnancy is dragging. If you went over your due date I would love to know your labour story and how it started. Did you have signs or just randomly start getting contractions?

I’ll be 4 weeks pp on Tuesday and I’m still experiencing vaginal bleeding. I was just wondering how long the bleeding usually lasts and if I should call my doctor if my experience is abnormal. Thanks!

My doc told me I'll likely be induced at 39 weeks, which is in a couple weeks, but not entirely sure how it'll go down. I'd love to hear about your experiences.

Has anyone done a membrane sweep then gotten induced ?

If you had to be induced at what gestation were you induced? I lost my baby at 39+2 so I’ve been told this time I’ll be induced before then but I obviously haven’t been given a date yet as I’m only 20w? The consultant said it will probably be around 38 but I’ve heard you can be induced at 37 they just don’t really l...

My husband will miss the birth of our daughter and it’s killing me :( I’m getting induced Wednesday and my mother won’t be in town until Saturday so he has to be at home with our toddler the entire time because we don’t have any family or friends nearby. My last induction took 2 days just to end up in a c section an...

getting induced next Monday any advice x

Born on October 3rd at 13:52 at 41 weeks and 1 day, weighing 7lbs 3oz, everyone meet Astrid Jaine 💞 From going into the hospital for a scan and check up, having contractions for 18 hours, there was no progress in terms of the labour, they realised she was in trouble and needed her. I was then rushed for a category…

Due to be induced tomorrow did anyone's baby come same day

I've been having pretty regular tightenings every 10-15 minutes since around 1pm today... Otherwise I feel absolutely fine, could this be early labour symptoms? I'm in denial 🤪

Has anyone been induced and had baby same day Due to be induced tomorrow