Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

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…

Hi everyone, im 37+3, i had a consultant appointment today and they said they want to induce me at 38/39 weeks, she said il get a phone call. I havent been given a date or anything like that, but iv also been booked in for another scan appointment and clinic appointment. Is this normal if your being induced? Its my ...

Has anyone ever lost their mucus plug early and NOT gone into labor? I’m 29+4 today and pretty sure I lost some of my mucus plug this morning. I really don’t want to go into preterm labor 😔 I messaged my OBGYN and waiting for his reply. Good news is no cramping, contractions or blood.

I was told today I am 2/5’s engaged does this mean labour is close? This is my 3rd pregnancy

I keep seeing people post about elective C sections and I have a question. I asked about one, there are no real health concerns as such. I have a tilted womb and had friends that were given one because they asked due to that reason. My midwife basically laughed and said they don't give them out for that reason but I...

Hi All!! I am currently 35 weeks 6 days and my baby is in breech position. As I am planning for veginal delivery I would like to opt for ECV to turn my baby to head down position. But I got to know that there is 50-50 chance of success and if baby is not supporting it may lead to emergency c section. So I am in dile...

So I'm 35+1 weeks. I have my 36 week scan next Monday. Baby has been breech throughout my pregnancy. I was told if she hasn't moved by my 36 week appointment I'll need a consultation with either a ECV booked or a c section. I do not want a ECV and would rather opt for a c section. I'm starting to get very uncomfor...

I had a c section in early July. While my scar is healed, the appearance leaves me feeling very insecure. Does anyone have any recommendations for the appearance of the incision?

Hi ladies ✨️ My question I have may sound silly BUT I got told at my 32weeks emergency ultrasound that my baby weight was 5lb & half does this mean he won't be tiny? As my daughter was 6lb 2oz born was in tiny baby clothes? I won't be having any mote scan now as I'm giving birth 39weeks planned c section but what s...

I'm 11 weeks post C-section now and I'm still getting a significant amount of pain, I didn't have any infection in my scar at all so it's not that, this pain feels like something is pulling on the inside 🤔 is anyone else in the same boat? I've spoken to my GP and she brushed it off but I'm feeling like something…

So Friday evening, intense back pain that was coming and going, which moved round to my stomach, then all stopped. Saturday, the pressure in my pelvis was near to unbearable when walking Yesterday, frequent bowel movements and a burst of energy cleaned the house. Yesterday, even defo lost some of my mucus plug a...

Hello, so basically I was diagnosed with GD around 6 weeks ago, currently 32 weeks and diet controlled. I am having more spikes so expecting meds potentially at my next catch up which is in 2 days. Baby was measuring 4lb 10 at 31 weeks growth scan, no percentile updates on my badger notes to check. I’ve been told a...

I had a sweep on Saturday, had a bit more then the norm of mucus however nothing no other symptoms since now it’s nearly 48hour (which they say it can take up to 48hours to kick start anything) and still no signs ugh 😞 so deflated I really was hoping this would work before my induction on Wednesday which I’m so…

Any tips or helpful advice regarding a c section? Had a emergency one and feeling so under prepared for recovery atm 🥹💙

When did people start to feel ‘normal’ after their c section? I’m close to 3 weeks PP and still feeling quite tender and swollen

Last time I gave birth I took a huge bag of cotton balls into hospital for changing baby nappy. But the hospital ended up providing some. Is this guaranteed that they always give them out? Want to save space in my bag 🤣

Hello! 🙂 My husband and I recently moved to Luton and we don't know anyone here. I just found out I am pregnant and trying to decide which hospital to give birth in. The closest to us is L&D (which is where I've referred myself) but I would love to hear some real experiences from anyone who has given birth there…

Has anyone tried the M&S parent mornings at the big M&S?