Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I had my first son at 37/38 weeks pregnant because he was to big and I wouldn’t be able to push him out. Now I am pregnant with my second and they have me for December 3rd for my C-section but I’ll be 39weeks pregnant exactly that day. I don’t understand why they won’t take her out at 38 or 37weeks. I am afraid that...

So I have mild Anemia and I have to have a repeat c section and I was hoping to avoid this. I am super scared and anxious. They are going to plan this at 37 weeks which I'm currently 33 weeks and 1 day. Any support will be greatly appreciated. I am just about in tears as my first c section took over 3 months for me ...

Any tips on how to induce labour naturally at home. Tried exercise and yoga workouts and raspberry leaf tea. Any other suggestions?? X

I think I’m experiencing braxton hicks They are coming and going every few minuets or so and came on all of a sudden. They have made me physically sick. Just got up and walked about to see if it would stop but it hasn’t. Anyone else had this? I’m 36+3 ( will call triage if it doesn’t stop obvs)

I’m 39+5 weeks pregnant and have had back ache for a couple hours and on and off stomach cramps. I also lost some of my mucus plug 5 days ago after a membrane sweep. Does anyone know if this is early labour?

So , I’ve brought the moon up in size A. It’s constantly leaking but I’m pretty sure it’s in properly. There is no gaps or folds in the cup itself and I’m pretty sure I can feel it pop open.the cup won’t be full and it would leak. What am I doing wrong? I’m 11 months pp , it’s making me feel like I’ve got an absolut...

What’s everyone got on their birthing playlists 😊👶🏻

Please what could be the cause for brown discharge? It has been happening for 2weeks now.

Hey ladies, can I please have real life accounts of being induced using the pessary? I've just booked in to be induced next month for medical reasons and I just want to know how you all found it, the good, the bad and the ugly haha! I was half induced on my first - went in to be induced at 40+3 as a result of reduc...

Please give me tips on how to induce labour!! (once I’m 37weeks+)

Hi ladies! Just a general question. I’ve been seeing a lot of mamas on here getting induced lately. And they are 3-4weeks from their original due date. What are some reasons for these inductions? Have you been taking medication during pregnancy, besides prenatals, that doctors have prescribed you? I just really ...

Im 21 weeks but dont get up during the night to pee. Should i be worried? Im drinking a lot of water during day

Has anyone else been told that they have this? I found out today that I have got this and I will be needing antibiotics during labour? Quite worried but been told that if I have the antibiotics baby should be okay but could possibly end up in hospital with a cannula in his hand for 3 days.. if I don’t have them? 1 i...

How long after your c sections did you start driving again. I waited around 6 weeks with my last section, however my partner is really pressuring me to start driving again now, as he needs to go back to work and can’t take the other children to school and clubs. I’m 7 days post section, still in a lot of pain and st...

My original due date was October 7th but I got induced and him on September 19th! He was 6 lbs 11 oz at birth. My induction experience was actually really amazing! Wishing all the best and safe deliveries for the moms coming up on their due dates!!💖

I had an emergency C section 3 weeks ago. I still can't really feel when I need to wee. I don't get the feeling of I need to go, but when I do go I can. My bottom is also still a bit numb. Is this normal?

Hi guys, so I think I've finished packing the hospital bag for baby, but I was just wodnering I've packed short sleeve bodysuits and then full sleep suits, should I have packed long sleeve bodysuits too? I guess he can arrive anytime between now and when he's due on 13th October and I never really thought about him ...

Hey mamas, I was wondering how much colostrum I should bring to the hospital in case of a C-Section or NICU or trouble breastfeeding. The regular stay after birth if everything is normal at my hospital is 2 nights. I have like 300ml divided in 3ml syringes but I don't know how much to bring for birth in case. Thanks...

Need an essentials hospital bag list as i’m not sure what to bring or if im bringing the right things, first time mum x

Hi ladies, I'm back again 😬 so I spoke to a consultant today and she said that I need to make a decision as to whether I will wait for the scheduled c-section on October 2nd at 39 weeks or have it before (at 38 weeks). The risk with waiting would be my waters breaking and me going into labour and having to have an…