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Can you have your tubes tied while your already having your planned c-section?
So I'm uk based This will be my second child. I love my children but I think two is enough for me, especially since I'll be lucky to have one of each. So my question is; Can you have your tubes tied while having your planned c-section or do you have to wait or go private? I have no idea what the right procedures are...
Hi ladies, I’m scheduled in for a c section but I have a strong feeling baby will be early, any spontaneous vbac stories that were actually planned for another c
unsure what to do if that happens to me🤷🏻♀️whether to try for a vaginal birth or just go as planned (advised to have another section)
How soon did you get pregnant
How soon did you get pregnant after your first c-section? I’m thinking of trying after 15 months.
C section or vbac?
With my first I had an emergency section and with my second I’m conflicted on having an elective c section or shall I attempt a vbac? I’m leaning towards another section but my pouch already bothers me it’ll only get worse
C-Section information needed please.
I’m currently 36 weeks and my consultant has put a plan in place that I can be induced from 37 weeks if needed. I have health conditions and this pregnancy is taking its toll on my body. I’m concerned about being induced this time round (I’ve been induced twice before) for some reason I’m over anxious this time an...
Silly Question but do hospitals provide towels?
Thinking about my hospital bag, do I pack a towel?
VBAC
Is anyone willing to share there experiences with a VBAC please? Positive or negative, I’m struggling to decide on a birth plan with my second as my first ended up an emergency C-section. Also if anyone had a planned section after a pervious emergency one how did you find the recovery? I’ve seen some people saying...
Struggling with slow labour
Hi all, I am 38 weeks pregnant, been in latent phase of labour for like a week. Worst pains ever but not consistent, just really intense. I went into triage yesterday & was only 1.5cm dilated. They felt like my waters had broken however the swab was negative. HELP. Has anyone else been through this and how long does...
Bath after c section
How long did you wait to have a bath after having a C-section?
Blood thinners
Does anyone know if once I stop taking these injections will my stomach where I've been injecting stop feeling so sore. Or is this from the c section x
Castor oil
JUST CURIOUS 🧐 Has anyone tried castor oil to induce? I have been at 3cm for a week and im 80% effaced. Im 38+5days, im exhausted and the constant back pain and pelvic pain is unbearable. Alsooooo? How long did it take you to go into active labor/water break etc if you were at a similar stage.
VBAC QUESTIONS
Anyone who has had a previous VBAC able to help with these questions please. - when you think your labour has started is it suggested to go straight to the hospital instead of waiting? - after a VBAC do you have to stay in afterwards? - did you have a water birth for you VBAC if so how did it go? - any recomm...
If you had a house fire, what would be the first thing you would grab if you had the chance? Do you have a go bag for emergencies like this?
I was thinking about it & I’m like I need to keep all my important documents, extra cash, all of my cards, & some baby essentials in my go bag, but then I was thinking I need to keep a makeup bag and a few pairs of clothes because I don’t want have nothing & be ugly damn, I am not cute with out eyelashes lmao 🤣🤣🤣
Torbay hospital overnight after C-section
Does anyone know what the rules are with a partner staying over night with you and baby after a C-section? Thank you
Can waters break slowly over a few days?
So, once or twice over the past couple of days, I've felt wet and had a small clear leak of fluid. This has then happened 3 times today, mostly when I've stood up/got out of bed. Not had any Contraction, only noticeable difference is an actual pain in my bum/lower back. I'm a little confused, as I know they say w...
Hey there expert mammas… how did you know that labor was close? What symptoms or things did you experience before contractions started?
Let me hear your stories please
Cervix dilating
What do you feel when your cervix is dilating? Do you feel anything?
Post c section trapped wind/pelvis pain
Has anyone else had this? I’m one week post c section 🥲
Birth at Kingston
Has anyone given birth at Kingston recently? I have a planned c section in 10 days… I had an emergency c section 3 years ago and my partner was allowed to stay with me at all times but I’ve been reading about partners having to leave by 9/10 at night during recovery. Anyone experienced recently?
Nipple Stimulation for Labor?
Did anyone try nipple stimulation/pumping to initiate labor? My OB office is really recommending it as we’re now 40+1 and talking about inducing past 41 weeks. If so, how long did it take before putting you in labor? How often did you do this per day? I’m trying to have a more “natural” birth process, but am open ...
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