Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I’m currently 39 weeks and not dilated at all. I have been trying the ball exercises and raspberry tea and everything. Can’t walk too much because of excessive feet and leg swelling. Any advice for how to speed things along. Trying my best to avoid an induction.

Hey all! What hospital are you referring yourselves to? I’m based in North LDN and thinking North Mid but in two minds 😅

Hi, I had an emergency c section on Monday the 14th October and I am still feeling pain in my stomach when weeing and pain when I try to open my bowels… is this normal symptoms after a c section or should I be concerned???

I’m actually quite embarrassed to ask this which is why I’m doing it incognito lol! Is anyone experiencing lots of discharge, and I mean a LOT? I sometimes sit for a wee and when I get up to wipe there’s a lot of white discharge in the toilet. I feel super wet down there a lot too, and it doesn’t smell or anything, ...

How long after your show did you go into labour? I’ve had 3 sweeps now (over the last 10 days - last one on Thurs) and lost my plug this morning. Bad backache but no contractions yet. Really hoping we may not be too far off. Any tips or just hang on in there? Xx

so on thursday around 9/10pm i lost about 1.5cm of mucus plug. this has been my FIRST sign of anything to do with labour im 39+2 and haven't experienced anything other than that one bit of mucus. today i woke up with wet pants, like a lot wetter than usual but not enough to leak through onto the bed. i cant really i...

Our beautiful Maeve was born 25/10/24 at 10am via elective c section. Weighing a whopping 9lb 5oz and measuring 55cm. The consultant said as he was delivering her, that I would have struggled to give birth naturally due to her weight and the fact that she had her cord tight around her body, meaning that when I wou...

Question for those that have had a c section and were given a honeycomb dressing - HOW are you removing the adhesive?! Wearing black pants, the leftover adhesive just looks awful and I am really struggling to get rid of it, especially closest to my scar as it’s so sore. Any tips?

I’m a two time c section mom and neither were planned. First one was because I was in labor for way too long with no progress, and the second one was an emergency while trying for a vaginal birth. I’m not having anymore kids and I am so devastated that I’ll never get to experience a vaginal birth. I desperately want...

How have people managed getting their pram etc up stairs of flats after c section

Been leaking clear fluid since late last night. No smell. Small but noticeable back pain started about an hour ago. 37 weeks 3 days

Why am I putting this off??? I’m 37w 3d, have been on mat leave for a fortnight, done EVERYTHING else on my miles-long nesting to-do list, including writing down all the things I need to pack for me and my 2 year old… but I can’t bring myself to actually start packing! We’ve started talking about inducing a week ear...

Hello mamas ! How are you? Hope you’re all well x I’m thinking of hiring a private midwife for my hospital birth. I heard some horror stories from friends who recently delivered, so im considering to hire someone who knows what’s happening and that can advocate for myself. This is my first baby, I don’t have family ...

How long did you bleed after c section?

I haven’t brought anything yet for baby coming or her nursery or anything hospital because I don’t even know what and what to buy .. it’s my first and I am confused on what and where to start from .. Who is going help me out to list what I need for nursery and also hospital preparation

DID You or DO you plan to circumcise

How long after you found out you’re 1cm did you go into labor? Like when did water break or when did they decide to induce you? I am 36 weeks and 1 day and they said I’m a good 1cm.

When should I start packing and what should I bring? I don't know what's provided by the NHS at the hospital and what's not 🤷🏻‍♀️

My waters broke at 11pm and I started having contractions at 12, now 6 hours later I’m only 1cm dilated. I’m in fucking agony…how do people do this????

The girl of our dreams, born 24/10/24 - 12 days late!! I was induced and laboured so quickly I didn’t even get a delivery bed or room!