Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Hi mummies, I’m due with my little man in 6 weeks and I’m having a hard time deciding whether to circumcise or not. My questions are What was the healing like for your boys? How old were they when they were circumcised? How was the procedure done for your son? And why did you choose to circumcise? Tia xoxo

How did everyone feel straight after their c section? I had my c section at 10am. I genuinely cannot remember anything at all of that day until the evening after my partner had gone home. I remember my baby was crying all night and I didn’t get a wink of sleep. But there’s something particular I just can’t forget...

I’m 40 weeks today and I went to the toilet and when I wiped I had discharge more like clear and pale yellow ish. Has anybody had that and know what it could potentially be? I am seeing a doctor today to monitor the baby because he hasn’t grown drastically since my 36 week scan (only by 200 grams) in the space of ...

I am 39+5 today and having my elective C-section this afternoon and due to a breach presentation. This is my first pregnancy and I am so nervous today but I know what to expect in the theatre. C-section mamas can you please give some advice of tips on how to look after the C-section scar and the recovery process f...

Mums, when did you start buying bits for your baby? And when did you pack your hospital bag? I’m 21 weeks and pregnant with my second but don’t know what im doing this time round 😂 baby brain isn’t helping!

Hi! At what point after c section are you wearing a pad or diaper? Is this something that midwifes are taking care of when you are still under the anaesthetics or should you wear it when going into the theatre? How does it work like in UK?

did any of you go back and forth between an elective c section and vaginal? can i ask what tipped you over the edge? i am scared of things like prolapse/urinary incontinence/vaginal laxity/labor generally. but am also concerned about potential associations between c-sections and obesity/asthma/autism and the lack of...

What are the pros & cons? & if you have 2 under 2 did you experience any complications during pregnancy. I am 4 months, 10 days PP. I had unprotected sex as my husband wants another child.

Ladies, enlighten me please! All the posts I am seeing recently is “induction” or being “induced”. My doctor offered me induction, but only due to age, no actual medical reason. And upon reading and hearing stories first hand I am leaning towards declining induction. Why are you being induced? Is anyone doing thi...

In lovee with baby girls hospital bag and organisers🥹, but I’m literally so stressed about what we have to pack for ourselves to the hospital, idk if I’m just overcomplicating it though 😂

Went in for my 36 week appointment and am 1cm dilated and 70% effaced. My OB told me if I get any contractions to immediately come in. I really hope this girl waits 11 more days so she’s a December baby! 🫣🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Long story short my partner is in the army,we have a toddler and a 6 week old baby. I had a c section and the scar is fine but I’m badly struggling with my back since the spinal. Some days I have to force myself to clean but then I cry afterwards because I’m in so much pain. My partner gets 2 weeks paternity leave b...

How long from being induced to when you went into labour as a first time mum? My induction will be booked on Christmas week when I am 38 weeks, and I reeeeeeally don’t want my baby arriving on Christmas Day!! I’ve obviously googled it and it says it can take up to 5 days! Is it as bad as I’ve read?

Anyone not immediately bounce back after a c-section? I see all these posts of people saying they had no issues afterwards and I’m a week post op now and still in so much pain… it’s still hard to walk around, especially initially… getting in and out of bed all night long to care for baby is so hard and painful… I’m ...

Those of you who had C-sections for your October 22 baby, does the area still hurt? Shooting pains when you sneeze or tugging pains when rolling over in bed kinda thing? Also if I spend a full day walking around or cleaning etc I feel very tender in that area for a while. Planning on trying for baby number 2 next y...

Did anyone have to correct their baby’s birth certificate? How long did it take to get the corrected one?

Alright, this has probably been asked before but I do need some help. I have NO IDEA what to pack for my hospital bag. Baby Girl has her bag ready and it’s been ready for months. But for Dad and Mom, no clue. Any and all suggestions and recommendations are welcomed. Expected due date is January 4th but I have a sne...

How long did it take for your baby’s birth certificate to come ?

Any tips on naturally inducing, what worked for you?

Baby was measuring 10lbs on Tuesday and I'm being induced on Friday. What size sleep suits and nappies should I pack. I know they say give or take 10% each way but I think she's still going to be a big baby