Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

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

Hi ladies! This is my 2nd baby and he just does NOT wanna come out! I’ve done just about everything to get labor going and he’s just staying put 😅 anyone else going through it too?! I’m due March 6th and if he doesn’t come by then, I’ll get induced. Has anyone gone through induction before? How is the experience?

Hi ladies, currently expecting my first baby in June and I’m looking at having an elective c section, has anyone else done the same and did you have a positive experience from it? All of my friends have either had emergency c sections or have had vaginal births, so I’m looking for some positive stories!

Anyone had a C-section with their first and had a VBAC with their second? The gap is 2years 2months post C-section but I’m very early weeks atm.

How soon after a c section is a smear test safe?

Baby girl is now 15 weeks (9 corrected) she’s been referred to physio with suspected torticollis & flat head is this quite common in preemies? Does it take long to correct

After 34 hours of a painful and stressful labour, our little one arrived via v section on the 26th February. I came home 3 days ago and all I have is ibuprofen and paracetemol as pain relief, not cutting the pain I am breastfeeding, has anyone else been prescribed anymore?

Has anyone had a date yet? At what point do you get a date? Thank you

Hey! I was wondering what people have or are packing to wear home? After a C section? Struggling to find comfy baggy bottoms that are high waisted! Thanks for your help!

I’m 41+4 today and had a failed sweep yesterday as my cervix was still closed. This morning, I’ve been experiencing pelvic pain that comes and goes in waves. I was under the impression that contractions would mostly feel like period cramps in my stomach/abdomen, so I’m not sure if this is just random pain, cramping,...

Ladies I am 7 weeks pp today following an elective c section and I have started to bleed quite heavily again, my bleeding had stopped ages ago with my first has anyone else had this?

I had a bloody show yesterday and then around 9pm last night I started having really painful contractions that started in my back then round my belly and the pain built up, they were on and off all night and have carried on this morning but they are averaging around 10-15 mins apart 😫😫 I hope this is the start of…

does the increased discharge ever go away? i keep having to wear panty liner but they keep irritating my skin.! help me please!!!🙏🏻

Hi Guys , 4 Days PP . What are some tips with dealing with the incision & pain as well ? Especially with a hanging pouch ( belly ) as I would say .

Hi just curious did you have a natural birth or a c-section and how was your experience?

My antenatal classes were focused around natural birth and so did not really prepare us for c-section. I was planning to go natural but my baby is breech so I’m scheduled to go in a for a c-section. Any tips or advice on what I’d need in the hospital after a c-section ? Thanks in advance

I just got my group b test back and it’s positive I’m kinda scared. I haven’t heard from my midwife yet because it’s Sunday but I was curious if maybe you guys can help me understand. My first question, I know that this will mean I need to have the antibiotics within 4 hour windows but how will I know when the win...