Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

The midwife I just saw mentioned God multiple times unprompted. "God made us this way" "you can breastfeed because God made you this way" etc.

Both of my kids were full-term and over 8lbs, but their heartrates dropped while I was in labor and I needed urgent c-sections. Both needed help breathing afterwards. My first was in the NICU for three hours, this time, baby was in the NICU for 12 hours. Just wondering how common this is as I process his birth.

I was told that the baby could arrive from 37 weeks until 41 weeks (after 40 they induce you) but thought it was 2weeks prior and 2 after (so 38-42). But my sis telling me that 37 would be considered pre-mature. Any thoughts?

I’m currently in labor and delivery and they kept me overnight , they woke me up this morning informing me that I need to have a C-section due to baby heart rate dipping whenever I would have a contraction throughout the night . Multiple nurses and a doctor told me that’s normal but yet they want me to have a C-sec...

Came to triage for reduced movements. Baby is absolutely fine now. They offered about induction for tonight and I have accepted it. I’m not sure how to feel about all this. But the dr said if I get induced tonight hopefully I will walk out tomorrow with my baby ❤️ Please, positive induction stories. Which option is...

Hi all, Iv seen some hospitals have a ‘ward kitchen’ that you can access and use yourself. Is this true about Chesterfield Royal maternity ward? Or are you confined to your bed/cubicle and not really meant to go anywhere? Any recent experiences about what it’s like in the ward? I’m just absolutely dreading it 😭 I…

Hi I have had the dressing on three days, today all the lights have lit up online it says pump needs replacing, others saying that the whole dressing should come off, can anyone advise no answer form my doctor yet or the post natal ward 🫠🫠🫠

34weeks and 3days- Waters are starting to go- baby is head down! Went triage was having some contractions! I’m still closed! Anyone else been through this? And how long did baby stay put!

Hey girls! Can you tell me what you put in your hospital bag for baby and how much of each item please, I have no idea how much to pack ahhhh🙈 Thanks xx

Did anyone lose their mucus plug at 22 weeks? Think I lost mine last night and worried it’s too early xx

Did anyone else have middle back pain after c section? I’m 3 weeks post partum now and it’s so bad 😫😫😫

I'm 3 weeks 5 days post c section and was talked into having sex I don't want to press charges or anything

When did everyone stop bleeding after their C-section? And how long did/do you have to wait for sex again?

This is my 3rd pregnancy and I am 32 weeks pregnant, I have hospital appointments every 3 weeks to check how baby is growing and so far everything looks fine, baby girl is growing well. Just wondering if anyone experienced pregnancy with low pappa?

My induction is booked for December the 3rd and I’m unsure what to expect and how to feel? Anyone who has recently been induced what was your experience like?

Curious about FTM experiences.

Hello, I have a feeling my bump has dropped now so I’m guessing the babys head is engaged ? I am currently 38 weeks tomorrow and although I’ve been cleaning my house off my own back I haven’t been having the urge nest although I have been giving everywhere a thorough deep clean just in case i don’t ever nest…

39 weeks and reduced movements, so scared to go up to assessment centre for them to tell me I need to be induced, was induced with my first and it was the most painful horrible experience ever ( I’m still going up but I’m just really worried) will they say I need to be induced ?

Hey all! My sister has been given her date for her c section and I want to get something for her recovery as well we know it’s crazzzyyyyyy afterwards, unfortunately I gave birth vaginally so not quite sure what to get her! I know if she was giving birth the same way I’d be piling stuff into my basket! But I just ...

How long did everyone wait for sex again after C-section? How long should you wait? 😩