Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

October 4th my baby finally arrived I had to have a c section any advice on how to heal I’m having a hard time walking or even sitting up I’m still at the hospital

Has anyone got any experience with leaking waters? I’m almost sure it’s not like almost convinced 😂 but ever since I’ve woken up this morning every time I move (stand up etc) something leaks out, I’ve had a look and seems like really watery discharge, almost but not quite clear can just about see it on my…

Hy was induced yesterday at 37 weeks am a bit scared and don’t know whats gonna happen any advice Don’t get me wrong all was explained but mentally am worried if it makes sense

So im currently 40+2 now, and ive been getting on and off pains, havent lost mucus plug or had a show yet, i had a midwife appointment yesterday for stretch and sweep, she said i was already 2cm-3cm at a push, does this mean anything, and is there anything i can do at home to get things moving? Really don't want to...

Does anyone know if they would give you an elective c section date for a weekend in UK? Curious as 39 weeks falls on a Saturday.

I’m just over 36 weeks. Anyone else experiencing diarreah every morning lately ? And does it mean labour is near or not really ?

Hello everyone, my waters broke yesterday morning, I’m yet to start having regular contractions, even the few I’ve had aren’t painful. I’ve planned to have a home birth, so I’m looking for tips and tricks to get things going, I couldn’t sleep for worrying about having to go into the hospital this morning. They want ...

I was induced with my first bub and looking like I'm going to be again. I have a lot of fear around the birth from my last experience and trying to plan for a better outcome this time. I was wondering if anyone only let them break their waters (no further intervention) and how that went for them in terms of contrac...

So my babay is 3 months I’ve been pumping and really haven’t had a period yet. Like once a month I’ll get like discharge with a little blood in in it’s not very much it will last a little while is this normal? FTM

Don’t you all think that water breaking is not so common anymore. It’s just intense contractions and going into labor and having water broken by the Dr if your water does not break 🙂

any mums on the maternity ward right now? been put on at 36+4 really nervous

Hi everyone, I’m due in November and I’m finally starting to get everything for my baby. Will someone please send me a list of what is and isn’t needed for the baby? I find shopping really overwhelming and I’m scared I won’t get the right things. I just need a list of what items would be essential or just useful in ...

I had a C section in May 2023. Now i am 13weeks pregnant and due in April 2025. I would really like to have a normal delivery instead of C section. I feel the recovery time for C section was too long. Will they allow me to try out Normal Delivery or i have to go for a C section again. As anyone had a similar exper...

I had a planned c section yesterday, and everything went well. It's my second so we are home already, which is great. I passed urine fine, as well as wind. But I so need to go for a number 2, but I just can't. When I sit on the toilet, it's just nothing, I can't push due to the c section. I've tried to put a supposi...

1cm dilated and having contractions every 10-15 mins any suggestions??? 38 w+3d

I’ve been in early labour for nearly 24 hours, contractions have been getting a bit more intense but manageable sitting on an exercise ball. But as soon as I lay down on my side to try and sleep they ramp up. Anyone else experiencing/experienced this?

Hi all, Question for the new mamas who have over hang belly. How do you take care of your incision area? Do you give it a lots of air? How do you clean it? Is it normal for bit of smell? I am 5 week PP. Area around the incision area was very sore and started to smell so I went to triage. I could see bit of juice...

I think my c section site is infected(redness above and below the site and quite sore. It’s the weekend and the gp is obviously shut until Monday. Is this something I need to ring triage about now? (Even though it’s 9.20pm at night or can I wait till Monday?)I’ve been signed off the care of midwives and I doubt my H...

I was offered induction this time around due to baby being on the small side, my age, and preexisting health condition (I'm on bloodthinners) I'm currently 35 weeks, induction could be booked for me 38 weeks onwards. Does any of you have experience with being induced 2nd time around? I had a spontaneous delivery w...

Can I request for elective section or they don’t allow? I have high risk pregnancy with loads of anxiety, so I want to go for something planned.