Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

So I have two kiddos now 4 (vaginal birth) and an 11 month old next month (c-section birth) and I'm due with #3 in 3.5 weeks and want to try a vbac because personally my c section was WAYYYY more painful and miserable afterwards than my vaginal delivery and I'm terrified to have a c section ever again. Does anyone h...

Anyone’s contractions start as little needle-like stings in their stomach? At this point, I’m thinking anything can be a contraction lol.

Name: Avalee Katelynn Grace Due date:11/10 Birth Date: 10/23 Birth Weight: 6 lbs 4 oz Current Weight: 6lbs Birth Height: 20in Natural or C-Section?: Natural (they said if I was in labor for another half hour they were going to do a c-section) Induced?: I self induced once I knew it was safe and went to the hospital ...

How long did everyone bleed after a c section? I'm just curious due to the fact is I'm 4 days post c section and I'm not bleeding anymore but it could be due to the fact I got nexplanon before I left the hospital.

Been having mild contractions since around 11pm they started around 7pm but very very light(like very mild period cramps). From 11pm onwards they progressed to a mild/moderate pain and I only started monitoring them this last hour. Does it look as if I need to call hospital ? I have had no other signs no mucus plug ...

Anyone else baby still breech? I’m 36 weeks 5 days. Is there any hope or chance baby can still turn heads down?

I can’t believe he’s finally here! Woke up at around 6am on the 24th with contractions unexpectedly without any hint of labour the days before. Didn’t lose my mucus plug, wasn’t dilated and my waters hadn’t gone! They were coming in at 2/3 minutes apart so I dropped my toddler off at my in laws and made my way to th...

I had my second section 4 days ago. My OB removed all the keloid scaring from my previous section. I'm finding this time around recovery is more difficult. I'm bruised everywhere and in so much pain.. any helpful tips to help with recovery? I feel like it's much slower this time then it was the first time.

Would love to see others birth plan and what you felt was important to include. Those who have delivered already did the hospital honor your wishes as long as it was not medically necessary to make changes?

Just wondering how soon people have got pregnant after a C section? My daughter is 10 months old I know they say to wait 18 months but has anyone got pregnant before that time and how was the pregnancy thank you

can you be going into active labor without losing ur mucus plug/bloody show? been having contractions all day and slowly getting more intense even when i move around but i haven’t lost mucus plug…. with my first i did lose it and have bloody show so not sure what to do. i have my 37 week appt tomorrow morning so sho...

How long does it take for a period after a section. I am 10 weeks pp and haven’t had one yet x

I brought up my concerns with my birth plan with my OB, I'm expecting to be induced after I had an elective c-section last time, and she showed me they have a VBAC calculator to give odds that a vaginal delivery would be successful and it came out to only 20%. I still want to try and I plan to start drinking red ra...

Is anyone here trying for a VBAC? My son was born Feb 22 via emergency c section but really hoping for a VBAC this time! I’ve done so much research and my team are completely on board which is fab. Just wondering if anyone’s in the same boat? I am 37+4 today.

New momma to be here im almost 37 weeks and ive only got about 3 things for my go bag which is mine and babys clothing stuff

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 hospital😩 I’ve had extra painkillers but nothing seems to be working to reduce the pain. Has anyone else been like this? X

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 it’s a sign that labour is near?!😂

I’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. I’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...

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

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