Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I gave birth 7.5 months ago. How to reduce an itchy C–Section Scar? Any suggestions?

First time mum here 👋🏻 I’m really considering asking about a planned c-section when I next see my midwife. Is this something I can request? I don’t want to ask the question and be hounded by questions and try to be put off. I understand the complications, the recovery time and the fact it’s a massive…

I have always had a thick period. Not clumpy but definitely thick. Today is day 1 & it is extremely watery. Is that normal? Anyone else? It’s dark red though.

so i’m currently 35, almost 36 weeks with my first. I started bleeding after sex, and the doctors say my cervix is just friable. i’m only 1cm dilated and having minor contractions. should i expect baby to be here soon ??

My doctor recommended me getting induced since I have terrible HG and have had a terrible/traumatic pregnancy but it’s only 3 days before my delivery date and I heard it’s more painful then the actual delivery so what’s the point? Or am I just paranoid. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated!

Hello, has anyone else experienced pain on one side after a c section? I’m 8 weeks postpartum, and last week I felt my left hurts a bit, and still does, almost like it’s a stitch. My incision is in the middle under bikini line so I don’t know it if it’s actually the c section pain or whether it’s an ovary pain.

Has anyone used a c section recovery belt? How did you find it and isit worth buying I’m almost 13 days pp

Hiya everyone, was just wondering if people in the Stockton on tees area are willing to share witch hospital they used for there midwifery services ( James cook or North Tees) and what there experience was as I’ve heard mixed things about both due to working within the hospitals my self, was wanting to know how peop...

I keep seeing people in this group saying their baby is a few days away from being 6 months old. But our babies were born in June... which surely means they're not 6 months old until December. Or am I missing something?

Today I had contractions for an hour but they stopped, I was kind of feeling disappointed as I really wanted things to progressing. Hopefully things will start back up again 🙏🏾 really want natural induction rather than being induced 🥹😭

So I had a C-section about a week ago and noticed today that the area around the incision seems a bit raw, my partner even had a look at it and agreed. I’m a bigger girl and the scar is right under my stomach fold so the midwife suggested to take like an unscented pad and pop it under to help keep it dry and clean. ...

How do I know if my c section is infected?

Being booked in for an c-section in 2 weeks, kinda nervous about it all. Any tips or advice for recovery?

He came earthside 11/14 at 2:06pm after 12.5 hour all natural labor (7 lbs+ 15oz and 20.5 inches) Still in shock I was able to go unmedicated as a FTM. I was patient and waited for labor to start on its own at 40 weeks + 5 days. Water broke at 1:30AM and labored at home for 5 hours until contractions were 5 minutes ...

1st child had emergency C-section, 2nd child, pregnant, natural or C-section?

I am 35 weeks + 1 today and my waters broke this morning. I have been in hospital all day and they are keeping me in overnight to monitor me. I am confused at what the next steps are? has anyone been in this situation. Will they induce labour if it doesn’t start by itself?

does anyone know if your partner can stay overnight with you when you are being induced im petrified of hospitals and just want someone by my side the whole time

When did you starting putting things into place for baby? Everything is put together and in her room atm like her pram, bouncers, swings and stuff but I’m dying to put it all into place down stairs but might be too early… I’m 37 weeks today and got my c-section at 39 weeks

I had my second C-section last week Thursday and feel like I'm recovering pretty well this time around. I can do most every day activities without pain, except obviously for lifting and twisting my abs. I have a two year old and would like to start baby wearing but I was wondering whether it is too early? I've seen ...

• Age I got pregnant: 23 • Age I gave birth: 23 • How far along when I found out: 3 weeks • Morning sickness: not at all • Cravings: apples and tomatoes • Due date: 03/03/24 • Birth date: 04/02/24 • Hours in labor: 11 and half hours from first contractions to baby being born • Who was there: My partner and mum •...