Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Don't get me wrong but why are so many people being induced early with no health conditions and not going full term?

Hey there! I’m a first time mom (1month old boy) living in Abertillery He was premature, weighing 4Ibs 10 and has been diagnosed with digeorge syndrome and TOFS Has anyone else been through this or any other similar situation and can shed some light on how to process this. I’m currently a single mom so it’s a ...

I had an emergency with my son and have an elective this time also due to blood issues ive been given my date when ill be 39+4 the same time i had my son! Im Freaking out that its too late on and shell come early can i ask for the date to be changed to earlier or will they tell me no? Due to my blood issue i may not...

Went to triage yesterday as had slight trickles of water coming out through the night but nothing much, was told it wasn’t my waters so just went home. This morning I was making breakfast and felt a lot of pressure and water was trickling down my leg and this has happened now three times this morning, I feel like it...

Anyone else had a c section and can’t feel when they need to go to the toilet? I have no issues passing urine but I just never feel when my bladder is full

Has anyone had a planned C-Section at Newham Hospital and can share their experience please?

ftm here and i’m currently 36 weeks pregnant thinking about getting my hospital bag ready! unsure of exactly what items would be great to bring and would love if any mommies could give a list of things they packed and/or wished they packed for the hospital. plz n thank youu<3

What could it be?

Are you more likely to bleed after a cervical check if you are dilated or still closed?

How long did your doctor recommend waiting to have another kid after c section?

I been like this earlier after losing my mucus plug and it has started becoming mire frequent and slowly more intense so I started tracking and u been uo on and off in pain it is 2am if it carries on I'm gonna try ring up but ugh it draining been like this since 10pm

Our doc just shared that we could elect to induce at 39 weeks. Does anyone know if insurance would likely charge more for ~electing~ to do so?

Any mama who had baby boy circumcised? It’s day 6 for my baby boy and I have a couple questions please!🙏🏻

I’m 4 months PP from c-section and seemed like my belly was going down but now it looks swollen and hurt to touch. Anyone else experience this?

I haven't gotten My sons and he just turned 4 month old a few days ago

Going into 26 hours of contractions every 10-15 mins apart but now they’re getting closer together🤞🏽 I hope this means active labour is near I’m so over this pain and discomfort 😫

Hi guys having my first c section in 4 weeks time and I’m just wondering has anyone used the frdia scar patches for after and are they worth it at all ?

Hi i had a question for girls who had C-section I had a C-section on November 2022 I have burning sensation on my left side in side when I have intercourse.. DO ANYONE EXPERIENCE THAT TO

I'm 6 weeks pp (following c-section) and have noticed that sex is super painful, especially with him behind. Slightly better in missionary. Not internally, but mainly as he goes in. It's horrifically painful and I find myself powering through to try and stretch the area (not great, I know.) As the birth was an unpla...

I’m having my C section very soon! What has everyone packed in their hospital bag for a section? Or what’s best to pack! Thank you x