Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I’ve got a planned section booked for the 25th of November has anyone had one done before what’s the process off what happens like after you arrive

Can anyone help? I am having tightenings lasting between 30 - 50 seconds. Every 3-7mins I have been timing them on an app. Having back pain too. But these tightening are not painful at all so can’t be contractions but what could they be? Thank you :)

☁️ Hormone Drip: yes ☁️ Episiotomy Cut: no ☁️ Epidural/Spinal: yes ☁️ Gas & Air: yes ☁️ Induced: yes ☁️ C-section: yes ☁️ Knew the sex beforehand: no ☁️ Due date: 10th September 2024 ☁️ Birth date: 4th September 2024 ☁️ Morning sickness: no ☁️ Cravings: jalapeños and Maltesers ☁️ Place of birth: hospital 🏥 ☁️…

update: i called my midwife and she said it probably just means im going to be an overproducer! she just said to watch for signs of infection and mastitis since i wont be expressing for quite some time! i am safe to collect without expressing though. i’m 22 weeks tomorrow for reference. i woke up at 4am with my ar...

☁️ Hormone Drip: no ☁️ Episiotomy Cut: no ☁️ Epidural/Spinal: no ☁️ Gas & Air: yes ☁️ Induced: no ☁️ C-section: no ☁️ Knew the sex beforehand: no ☁️ Due date: 22nd February 2024 ☁️ Birth date: 24th February 2024 ☁️ Morning sickness: no ☁️ Cravings: none ☁️ Place of birth: home 🏠 ☁️ Weight: 8lb 2 oz ☁️ Time:…

☁️ Hormone Drip: no ☁️ Episiotomy Cut: yes ☁️ Epidural/Spinal: no ☁️ Gas & Air: yes ☁️ Induced: no ☁️ C-section: no ☁️ Knew the sex beforehand: yes ☁️ Due date: 4th January 2024 ☁️ Birth date: 14th January 2024 ☁️ Morning sickness: yes ☁️ Cravings: Grapes!!! ☁️ Place of birth: Pinderfields hospital ☁️ Weight: 7l...

Induction was booked for today (41+4 weeks) but has been pushed to tomorrow due to how busy the hospital is. Anyone else experienced this? On average how long before you had baby if you were induced? Praying she makes an entrance before induction 🤞🏻

Hi ladies, Waters broke and after 24 hrs of no sign of labour, we’ve gone for induction. Had a vaginal examination and the gel stuff to induce. Midwife said cervix is forward and soft. Feeling a little scared but excited to meet baby. Positive induction stories/advice very welcome.

So I’ve just lost my mucus plug and I’m 38+3 do I need to contact triage/my midwife or do I just wait and see if things happen? Also how soon after losing it do you go into labour? FTM so really not sure what I’m meant to do 😂

Just me or anyone else? Recently I keep just suddenly having wet pants, like water wet , not discharge wet (tho am suddenly also having loads of discharge too..) I’m sure I’m not peeing myself.. What could it be? It’s maybe once a day for the past week ish It’s not loads, maybe a couple of thimbles full lol and...

Anyone recently had their baby at the womens? Does anyone know the rules on visitors or birth partners? Xx

For those with more than one baby. Wondering how long after losing your plug did labour start? I'm pretty sure I've read it can still be weeks but wanted some real life stories too :) I never noticed it come away with my 1st but I've definitely lost it with this baby and I'm 37/38 weeks (my dates vs NHS) so if labo...

Hi everyone, I went for my 34 week appointment yesterday and was told after the midwife checking that baby is lying in my tummy transverse (horizontally). Ofc as I would like to have a VBAC this makes my scenario a little difficult. Any suggestions on what I can do? And does anyone have a success story of this chan...

What happens if you get induced at 41 weeks ?

Hi guys! Flying to Kos next week. I have made a list for baby’s bag. (Not including clothes) We are flying with ryanair, can all of this go into one bag - will they allow it? Or am I only allowed a nappy bag with a few bits in? Then the rest in my suitcase? It’s all a bit confusing and I don’t want to bugger up! Al...

Does anyone else have this? I never had this when I was pregnant before but now have. I’m wondering if this still makes induction and vaginal birth possible

I was scheduled for an induction on Friday but started having contractions early Thursday Morning, lost my mucus plug around 9, water broke around 10, got to the hospital at 10:45 at 5cm. Had my baby at 12:37. I was getting prepped for the epidural and as soon as the nurse told me to swing my legs across the bed, I ...

I’ve recently purchased these and yet to use them. I’m a bit confused about how to use, how long to wear and when to remove. Instructions say build up use from a few hours per day to then 24 hours each day. Each patch can be worn for 7 days. And you can even wear in the shower. So when you have built up to wear...

I will have an 18 month old and an elective C section with my second any advice for 2 under 2 after a csection and anything I should know about having two c sections 18 months apart? as I know it’s recommended to wait 2 years before trying again after a C section

Hiya - I’m only days still post C sec but struggling with post op pain & I’ve been discharged from hospital but pretty much bed bound. I’m taking meds as advised by my Dr, I’ve tried breathing exercises, but I’m not able to move much even at home, BF hurts (think it’s causing tummy cramps), but I’ve got 2 big kids s...