Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Hey everyone ! Just want some advice around Epidural. I am so confused whether to have it or not. Will Love to hear some stories and how it went for the mums who had it. Are there any complications or risks involved ?

hi! so i’ve been wanting a natural birth for the longest of times but now im 38 weeks i just feel like maybe a section is the best option for me… the midwife couldn’t tell if he was breech again (he was at 34 weeks but 2/5 engaged at 36) so im having to have a scan tomorrow, ive noticed his movements have become red...

Hi Girls, any advice for a FTM with an elective c-section almost 5 weeks away. How far in advance is best to get waxing? I think I read it’s not ideal to be freshly waxed right before surgery. And also what are peoples opinion on nails? I usually have Gel on my fingers but all my pre surgery stuff is quite generic...

38 weeks Sunday but the whole of today I’ve had tightening in my belly. Feeling sick, Think I’m losing my mucus plug slowly, i really think I’m going to go into labour soon or is anyone else feeling the same ?

I'm pregnant with my first and it's getting closer, what should I put in my hospital bag, I know to put nappies, wipes etc anything thats essential or anything extra thank you 😊 I just wanna be prepared and have it all ready.

Hi there, I’m scheduled for November 20 with twins and would like to know what to expect. I’d really appreciate you sharing your experience! TIA

i’m 37 w 4 days, i tried to get my cervic check today cause i told them i didn’t want it last week and omg it felt so sharp like she had on long stilettos she couldn’t even get past my hole before i said i can’t do this has any one else not got theirs checked ? im kinda sad not knowing where im at.. mind you i get i...

Anyone here have 4 c-sections? I’m pregnant with my 4th and kind of worried

Anyone else had a suspected large baby towards the end of pregnancy. How did your birth go with a large baby, was it natural, induced or a c-section? Feeling a little nervous but want to hear others experiences please ❤️

so when I went to go pee there was a string of clear jelly like discharge in my underwear, Like you could ball it up. When I wiped there was more 😳 however it wasn’t bloody but it definitely was a different discharge than I’ve been getting. Could it possibly be part of my mucus plug 🥹😀.

Curious how others plan to manage family expectations to visit during winter months right after baby comes? Others in our families have had visitors immediately after birth and I’m just not comfortable with that, but that seems to be the expectation set. We’re due early Jan and I’m trying to decide where my boundary...

Hii ladies 💕 So I’ll b 37 weeks Sunday and my next appt I hav the choice to have my first cervical check. Just super curious if it might be painful 👀😆could yall share y’all’s experience if yur further along or had one done already?

Hey guys I’m 36+2 but the issue is on Saturday night I was admitted at 2cm dilated with contractions and then get sent home 3 days later due to them saying I’m not ready it’s now Friday and my pains have gotten worse, more pressure, more frequent contractions and puling more times then normal during my this pregnanc...

Hi, I’ve recently moved to the area and can choose between the RVI in Newcastle or the QE in Gateshead to have my scans, appointments and birth etc. Just wondering if anyone had any opinions on which is best? In terms of waiting times, the rooms, cleanliness, staff etc! I’ll be consultant led and will be having an...

God it hurts! What's that? Is it ok?

Just wondering what hospital seems the better option, I was planning on going to The Royal Infirmary but I spoke to one of my mums friends yesterday who has been a midwife for 25 years and she said I should go to St John’s as the Royal is so under staffed, dirty and want you out the door asap. She said St John’s is ...

Does anyone know how soon you get to book your c-section and if it’s earlier due to the GD? FTM who’s anxiously navigating all these new changes and it’s exhausting. Being a pin needle 13 times a day with blood glucose checks and insulin injections is over taking my brain!

I’ve been telling myself I want to be in the birth centre this whole pregnancy but now seems like it’s not the case. Are there any positive induction stories? I can only think of the ones wher it’s really painful etc so would be nice to hear of some successful ones

Hi everyone my first little girl was born July 2023, we are soon going to try for our second. I have heard so many unfortunate stories of people who have struggled to conceive a second time. I need positive stories please is it possible that I will get pregnant quickly? We conceived after 3 months with our first! ...

If you were induced what method did you use and how’d it go?