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C-section scar

Hiya everyone, has anyone got any advice im 3 weeks postpartum and my c section scar is still really painful and sore. It feels like it did when i first got out of hospitalšŸ˜© Iā€™ve had extra painkillers but nothing seems to be working to reduce the pain. Has anyone else been like this? X

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Watery discharge running down leg

Hello all I am 34 + 1 today and I just went for a wee I wiped and got up washed my hands and felt a tiny bit of watery discharge run down my leg. Is this normal? Google is saying itā€™s a sign that labour is near?!šŸ˜‚

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C section- new born and toddler

Iā€™m 28 weeks pregnant and will be going for my second c section end of dec/Jan time. It is an elective. Previously had c section that was elective but then went to emergency. Iā€™m just thinking how on earth will I cope with a toddler who likes to be picked up and cuddles. He will need to be picked up such as gettin...

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FTM with csection tomorrow- good vibes please

Going in tomorrow for a csection (due to baby presentation and size). Any and all good vibes and reassurance very much welcome because I am so so scared and SUCH a wimp when it comes to anything medical

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induction advice

hello šŸ„° getting induced this weekend - iā€™ll be 38w (medically necessary). looking for kind words of advice & positive stories please. theyā€™ll be using the balloon method & then the hormone drip. iā€™m very nervous as all iā€™ve seen on tiktok is horror stories & trying to stay as positive as i can! thank you x

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Induction

Has anybody had to be induced at george Eliot im due to be induced tomorrow and wanted a water birth was just wondering if this is possible im getting induced as ā€œhe isnt growing how he shouldā€

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When is it time to go to the hospital

My expected due date is a range from the 28th to the 1st but the 28th was the first date we was given. Iā€™ve been wiping away a discharge like substance every time Iā€™ve used the bathroom for the last two to three days now but it hasnā€™t been an outstanding amount. Last night during my sleep my body started leaking w...

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04/11/2024 Due Baby Girl Came 21/10/2024 šŸŒø

After having my cervical cerclage (stitch) removed on Monday 14/10 & 4 days of induction, Baby Bubble was born by elective C-Section on Monday 21/10/2024 @ 38 weeks, weighing 6.7lbs. Meet Elsie Joan Shelly Cooper. We are so in love.

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Changing Bag āœØ

What has everyone gone for? I had a Silver Cross carry bag that came with my pram with my first but I want a backpack this time but unsure on which to go for šŸ¤”

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Vbac?

Is anyone attempting a Vbac?

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Private births in London

Hi all, I am considering a private birth in London and wanted to know if anyone else has taken this route? Or has any recommendations or advice

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C section

Does anyone have any tips that worked well for them past c section? I had mine on Tuesday and today the pain just hit me and feeling so uncomfortable.

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Induction

Anybody that's been induced how long does it usually take?? Due to go and get induced tomorrow and don't fancy staying in the hospital for ages šŸ˜©

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Colostrum harvesting

Iā€™ve been trying colostrum harvesting the last couple of days after getting the go ahead from my midwife. Today I got thisā€¦.. Obviously the teeniest thing ever and not being frozen just being binned but itā€™s the first time Iā€™ve seen anything come out. Did you notice one boob was easier than the other? I got this...

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Should they have done more?

Yesterday I went up to the ER due to a ripped stitches from my section two weeks ago, they didnā€™t restitch, bandage or anything, they did stick a swab inside as there was an infection but didnā€™t bother cleaning beforehand.. or after, just sent me on my way with some antibiotics, is this a normal experience? The ER d...

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Complications after c section.

Hi ladiesā€¦ Has anyone had any complications from there c section? I had an emergency section and it all went a bit wrong. Anyway 14 months down the line I had a scan today and was told that my right ovary is fully stuck to my uterus which would explain my symptoms and pain. Just wondered if anyone had any experie...

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Hormonal vs non-hormonal induction

My induction is booked for 12th November, this is because I have GD and Iā€™m not advised to go any further than 39 weeks. The consultant said I need to choose between whether Iā€™d like a hormonal or non-hormonal induction. Looking for other peopleā€™s thoughts/experiences with different methods of induction to help me...

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C section advice

Anyone whoā€™s had an elected section is it standard now for you to not know when itā€™s going to be until the week before? I keep seeing people having actual dates booked in, but when I ring and ask they just say Iā€™ll get contacted the week before? I have a daughter I need to try and sort out & a dog & 2 cats. I know b...

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C-section at GWH

Anyone who has recently had a planned section at GWH, how far in advance did you get your date? My midwife seems to think it will only be given to me at my pre-op which is 39 weeks but I have a consultant appointment at 35 weeks so thought it might have been then?

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Hospital bag packing!

Hello! Am currently trying to get a list of things together ready to pack mine and baby's hospital bags; just wondering if buying normal incontinence pads/disposable underwear will work for postpartum bleeding or no? šŸ˜Š

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