Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I feel discouraged. My mom is trying to gas light me into having a c section. She’s had both natural and c section but the c section was 30 years ago. She down plays my concerns of it being major abdominal surgery with down time due to recovery. Idk what to do. She minimizes my concerns as if they’re not valid.

Has anyone opted for a C section instead of natural birth? How did you go about it. Any advise?

Hi everyone, I was originally planned to have my c-section at 39 weeks but due to being in hospital now for a couple days they have said about moving it forward to 38 weeks possibly. They explained some risks that baby may need help breathing and a nicu stay. If anyone has had their baby at 38 weeks I would love to ...

I am 38 + 2 weeks I have my next midwife appointment on Tuesday. Can I ask to be induced my pelvic gridle pain is intolerable and I don’t want to stay pregnant after week 40 as I am very anxious about the baby so how can I explain this to the midwife.

When did you get full feeling back in your c section area?

Hey ladies, how long after c section can you take full body shower and wash near your wound?

I'm getting a cervical stitch on Monday as my cervix is only 24mm. I'm 19 weeks and pretty scared about it, anyone have any success stories to calm me down? Thanks x

40+4 today. No previous signs of labour until just now, I think! Some very mild cramps and part of my mucus plug is now coming away. Someone please agree that this might be the start of the end 🙏🤣

Age, I got pregnant - 19 Age I gave birth - 20 How far along when I found out - 4 weeks Morning sickness - no Cravings- kebab 🤣 Due date- 09/11/2023 Birth date - 11/11/2023 Hours in labor - 28hours Who was there - my sister and baby’s dad Pain relief- gas and air and local anasthetic Epidural- yes Forceps…

I love this idea of sharing birth stories if people wanted to get involved and share theirs😊 Age I got pregnant: 25 Age I gave birth: 26 How far along when I found out: 4 weeks Morning sickness: Nope Cravings: Salt and vinegar chip sticks Due date: 23/10/24 Birth date: 29/09/24 Hours in labour: 6 Pushing time: 8…

Hey, I’m already 3cm but haven’t been checked since yesterday at 12pm I came in at 9am to have my waters broke due to issues and I’m still waiting now I’ve been in 2nd for the whole night. I know everything is unexpected but how long will they wait because I’m not sure how much longer I can spend in hospital. The fo...

Wondering how everyones C section incisions looked after 2.5 weeks. Mine just doesnt seem to be healing at all and is almost opening up on one side.

When should I pack my hospital bag and what do I need to put in there??? How many clothes for baby and things like that?

I’m 40 weeks and 2 days over, my waters broken yesterday afternoon so we went in the hospital and because I wasn’t having any contractions they sent me home for 24 hours an to go back at 4:30pm today, they said I would get a drip to start off labour?? Iv been induced before but that was the gel so Iv never had the d...

Age I got pregnant: 32 Age I gave birth: 33 How far along when I found out: The stick said 1-2 weeks 🤷🏾‍♀️ Morning sickness: Nausea, no vomiting Cravings: Jacobs crackers and dairylea triangles (made sandwiches) Due date: 08/10/2024 Birth date: 12/10/2024 Hours in labour: 16hours Who was there: partner and…

1 week postpartum here! How are we doing c section moms? I feel like I can move way better today but I sneezed for the first time and holy cow, ouch! I also don’t understand how I’m supposed to go 6wks without lifting the car seat..

Did your scar start to puff outwards later on in subsequent pregnancies? I’m almost 30 weeks with my second and had my first 21 months ago. My scar healed so nicely and laid flat but I just noticed it’s starting to bulge. That’s normal right?

I had my c section 3 weeks ago and the pain was a lot better until yesterday when the right side has started hurting and feeling really sore again but internally not the external wound. Has anyone experienced this?

Has anyone that’s had a premature baby. mine was at 32 weeks been advised not to have s*x? Whilst pregnant with their second? I haven’t but just wondering if anyone actually has? To avoid going into labour early again

Hi just need some advice. I had an emergency c section 5 weeks ago and this week I’m in a lot of pain. On the outside my scar is healing well but It feels as tho my stictches inside are too tight so it’s painful to stand up straight after I’ve been sat down and it’s been painful to walk. My stomach also feels swolle...