Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

But when exactly during going into labor do you go to the hospital? My doctor told me to contact her when my contractions are 5 mins apart for 2 hours, but do I decide to go to the hospital when that occurs or before then? I feel kind of stupid for asking but FTM here and I feel like I’m clueless about these sort of...

Hi everyone! How would you describe a contraction to someone who’s not had one yet 😬 can you tell straight away it’s a contraction; what type of pain is it? Thanks

I thought I was going into labor last night/this AM but my contractions stopped this morning 😩

I am at 39 weeks currently and have an induction scheduled for 8th October. I am FTM, how bad is the whole process ? Also after the induction after how long do you get into labour?

Hey, I’m 38+4, I lost my mucus plug today in the bath, how long was it between losing your mucus plug and labour? I’m so ready for baby boy to be out now😂 the pressure feels like I’m always gonna poop, or I’ve got a really tight belt on!

Last night I was having some pretty intense BH contractions and just now my mucus plug came out. I know it could be days or weeks before baby gets here. Curious how long after your mucus plug came out did you go into labor? I’m so excited! I’ve been checking every time I go to the bathroom if it’s there!

Has anyone’s waters broke early and had caught the infection or have had markers of infection and if so did they go up pretty quickly?

What’s the most effective ways to get labour going naturally? What are we all doing to get these October babies moving 😂

What's everyone's experiences at these appointments? Good, bad? Are you offered a sweep or anything similar? I'm so ready to meet baby now! Anyone else? And I know it's TMI but anyone else experienced hemorrhoids?

Anyone else have a breech baby at 30 weeks? Had a 30 week growth scan and little lady is still sitting frank breech 🥴 i know she has until 36 weeks to flip but it’s still just like almost discouraging since she was sitting the same way at 20 weeks as she was this morning at 30 weeks.

36wks & 6d and I am 98% positive I lost my mucus plug this morning. It was about 1.5-2 tbsp of a clear jelly like discharge. Should I call my dr and let him know? I was having period like cramping on and off all day yesterday as well. Is labor near?

Its my due date tomorrow and i have had literally no signs of labor, i havent lost my mucus plug or had the show. I have a midwife appointment on Friday for my stretch and sweep, really hope he comes soon! I am so uncomfortable!!

How long after a membrane sweep did you go into labor? Currently 40 weeks and just got one done now just waiting to see if it works or not

I’ve woken up this morning to a lot more pressure which I can only assume is baby engaging, is this a sign labour is approaching? I haven’t yet lost my plug

I’m expecting my second baby, I didn’t have a great labour experience the first time round and am looking at options. Has anyone had their baby at Princess Royal in Haywards Heath and if so, what was your experience like? Thanks in advance!

Just after some advice, I see a lot about getting/being offered Induction early if you have GD, are you ever offered a C Section early? Does anyone have any experience of this or know if it's an option? Thanks in advance x

Hi everyone! I'm moving to Rugby in a couple of weeks and need to transfer to a different maternity hospital. I was wondering if anyone could recommend one based on their experience? I’ve been considering the Maternity Department at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire as an option. Has anyone given birth t...

Hi everyone - our local hospital would be Chelsea Westminster but after looking at their maternity ward online, and seeing that there are only curtains between the beds, I’m a bit concerned. I’ve heard from a friend that her hospital had glass between beds which at least offers some level of privacy. Happy to pay fo...

Hi, has anyone attended the workshops Doncaster and Bassetlaw offer and think they’re worthwhile? I’m specifically interested in the VBAC (vaginal birth after C-section delivery) link incase anyone is interested in the other workshops. https://calendly.com/dbth_parent_ed

Hello all, I was just wondering how everyone dealt with 2 under 2. My partner and I have a LG 4 months old but haven't been using protection since she was born as it took a long time for us to fall pregnant when we had her. We decided if we fall pregnant again soon, it happens but just wanted to know how everyone c...