Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I had a sweep done today at 1.30 and was already 2cm dilated, cervix was soft and baby was engaged. I’ve lost my bloody show and getting cramps but nothing too intense yet. Does this all look like good signs that it’s worked or does this happen regardless just due to the sweep? Thanks x

We’ve been breech the entire pregnancy. I’ve just been to my pre-op today and the baby is head down. I was told there was only a 3% chance of this happening. Has this happened to any one else ? What did you do? The hospital said still come in as scheduled tomorrow they will scan me again and she might of moved agai...

Hey Ladies! I’m really confused I’m just looking for some advice. I’m 36 weeks 5 days and last night around 9pm I started with really painful tightenings I ended up going to the hospital they examined me and said I was 2cm dilated and my cervix was still a way to go I got home around 2.30am had some rest and nothin...

Can anyone tell me how to get this baby out?! lol I am due April 4th and have been 1cm dilated and 75% effaced since March 24. I am so uncomfortable and ready for him to come out! My next OB appointment is April 10th and she said we would do a membrane sweep if he wasn’t born by then. I’ve been walking, using the pr...

Can anyone tell me how to get this baby out?! lol I am due April 4th and have been 1cm dilated and 75% effaced since March 24. I am so uncomfortable and ready for him to come out! My next OB appointment is April 10th and she said we would do a membrane sweep if he wasn’t born by then. I’ve been walking, using the pr...

I’m 3 months post emergency c section and just took an ovulation test for “science”! It looks very positive - does this mean I can expect my first period soon or can you ovulate without having a period?

Hi, Is there anyone out there that's planning on a homebirth after cesarean? It's will be 6 years between my first birth and this one.

When do they discuss these options is it post 25 weeks or do they discuss the options earlier ?

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Ladies, have any of you traveled to Dubai with a baby under 1? How old was the baby? What month did you go? How many days??what did you get up to?How did you find it? If you rated your hotel, can I please have the details?

Hi I have a c section booked in 3 weeks. Apparently I’m still going to bleed after as if Ive had a natural birth. Do I bleed straight away or does it take a few days? Sorry if asking a stupid question.

I'm 33 weeks at the moment and I previously gave birth at Maidstone birthing centre (3 years ago) and I'm hoping to be able to do the same this time. However if for any reason that's not possible I would have to go to pembury. So I'm just after your experience at the hospital, what happens if you have been induced ...

any mamas able to give some advice on having a baby in the nicu? i’m due in june & will be delivering my baby at texas children’s. my son has cdh and it’s given that he could be in the nicu for a couple months after birth. i’m a first time mom so i’m still learning the basics but now i have to prepare myself for a w...

Hey mamas, i am pregnant with our second baby boy due in July. My June baby ended up being an emergency c section. Now with this one I have the choice to try VBAC or schedule a c section. I would like to know others experiences with both and maybe why you chose that option.

Due to over 99 percentile baby at scan today, high blood pressure and increased amniotic fluid, I've had my c section brought forward by 2 weeks. Found out today and it's going to be on Friday when I'm 38 weeks pregnant! I'm now half relieved that this experience will be over and excited to meet baby, but also sli...

How long did it take for you to be contacted with a date for an induction please??

I’m 9 weeks PP and find every now and then my scar goes red and smells a bit funky but then will be fine the day or two later. I shower daily, sometimes twice daily so it’s not a hygiene issue. Has anyone else experienced this, is it normal?

is it possible to ask to be induced? i am 35wks +6 and im really struggling. my whole body is aching, im so short of breath and very uncomfortable from being kicked in the ribs by baby.i am also autistic therefore dont tolerate pain very well! i just want her out i cannot do this anymore😩, does anyone have any…

Hi everyone! I had my baby boy via emergency section on Friday morning. I still haven’t passed a bowel movement. When did everyone feel like they needed to go after birth? Getting quite conscious it’s been a while now!

So I thought my waters had broke last week and I went triage and they checked etc and they hadn’t actually broke. I feel like they have not long ago but I feel silly phoning in case they haven’t again🙈