Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

My baby girl was born April 22 and her intended date was may 29 unfortunately I had to be emergency induced(technically she is 4 months oddly and birth wise 5) now she’s never been needing extra help developing wise she passes all her growth perfectly especially for being a premiee. Fast forward she hasn’t shown sig...

Hi. Just wondering how long others went after finding out they were 2cm dilated? I have been contracting on and off for weeks and then today I was in hospital (again!) For contractions and fetal heart rate falling and they told me I was 2cm dilated...I feel like I live in that hospital! Thank you.

Had a tiny bit of pale green discharge for 2 days now. Have had swabs sent off to check it but just wondering if anyone has experience the same and everything was ok? Obviously stressing🤣

Wow. I'm currently writing down a list of things I need for myself, my husband and baby for our hospital bag. This is our second baby and I feel so nostalgic 😢 I can't even how fast time is flying already. January will be here before you know it 😭

Please no judgement! Does anyone else do sun beds and have done after C-section? If so does anyone have any advice on how they covered their scar in a stand up? I’m 6 weeks pp. Thanks

im 31 + 4 weeks and have been having braxton hicks on and off since 28 weeks, I only really seem to get them after 1pm as that's when I have lunch (teacher) and they have been getting more intense and somewhat painful as the day goes on, they get a bit better when I lay on my side but the moment I get up it all come...

So i had my membrane sweep yesterday, i lost my mucus plus last night and ive been a little crampy and have been feeling a lot of pressure. Is this a sign that labor will start soon? i’m a ftm so i have no idea what to feel for

Cut the long story short I had to go to triage yesterday as I had reduced movements, a small bloody show, contractions every 5 mins which was more intense than BH that I’ve had for weeks.. everything was all good I’m 2cm and had a sweep I lost a lot of mucas bloody show this morning like ALOT! and had awful cramps, ...

Where'd you give birth and how was the experience? I'm kinda leaning towards a c section because I'm having twins buy if you did do vaginally how was that??

Never felt so much pain from this induction, the midwife has tried breaking my waters which has been unsuccessful so now I'm having a balloon cafeteria inserted 😩I don't think baby will arrive today but who knows

Hey girl! Booked in for a ballon induction later today and just wanting some positive induction stories as I’m freaking out a little! Have they worked for many and how long after did you meet your babies🫶🏼

I had my little boy via emergency C-section 3 weeks ago and the end of the incision still hasn’t healed. It’s become quite tender and starting to hurt around the whole scar should I go to triage to get checked out ?

When should I start packing bags? What do I need? I had a C-section last time but was emergency so I just packed everything for the unknown 😂 any c-section specific things you need or don’t need?

For the ladies who had multiple c sections. I’m due with my second child in December, I had my first child 7 years ago via emergency c-section, I may have to have another (IDK). My question is is the pain and recovery worse then the first one? How was your experiences, can’t lie I’m nervous, because 7 years ago c se...

What are some ways you got labor to start? I’m ready for this little one to come out! 😁

How long after having a c section did everyone have sex?

Does MKUH provide a labor gown, or do we need to bring one from home?

Lost mucus plug just now and I have an induction tomorrow (pessary insertion for 24 hours). Do you think I should postpone the induction? (No medical reason for me to have it, just overdue). Or shall I go for the pessary and hopefully it will help me dilate and progress naturally?

So i had my first appointment today and i mentioned trying to do a vbac. The nurse said that our particular hospital doesn’t do vbacs and if i wanted the same dr that delivered my son, I’d have to do another c section. If i wanted to try a vbac, i can go to the other healthcare providers. I started out with the othe...

Is it normal for periods to be irregular after a c-section? I’ve had one period so far (very light) and was due my next last Sunday but still waiting for it! I expect it’s normal but just want to check xx