Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Hello, I recently lost my baby full term at 38 weeks. His heart stopped beating 4 days before we were due to deliver him. I had a traumatic first birth (ending in csection) and wasn't mentally prepared to deliver him sleeping so opted for a csection again. How soon can I get pregnant again? I understand the pros o...

I am absolutely petrified of having a Csection. I am 21 weeks+2 with my 3rd. My first was premature but a vaginal delivery, my 2nd I ended up in theater having forceps (narrowly avoided a section). I had a 3c tear which all healed well and was told if I had another I could go on to have another vaginal birth. Iv be...

I had my first baby at Leicester royal and had an awful experience, the treatment from staff was horrible and I’m desperate to have a positive time this time. I will be having an elective section this time and I like the fact that birth partners are able to stay overnight on the post natal wards at Coventry I think ...

I’m only 3 weeks post section and trying not to beat myself up but does your belly ever go back to relatively normal or will the overhang always be very prominent? Looking to get back into eating well and exercising when I’m recovered properly. TIA 🥰

has anyone else’s c section wound leaked fluid?

Age I got pregnant: 22 Age I gave birth: 22 How far along when I found out: 3 weeks Morning Sickness: no Cravings: cookie dough ice cream with oj Due date: 10/16/24 Birth Date: 09/30/24 Hours in labor: Scheduled c-section Who was there: My aunt Pain Relief: none Epidural: spinal Forceps: no Induced: no C-section: y...

Age I got pregnant: first time 18 second time 26 Age I gave birth: 19 and 26 How far along when I found out: 4weeks first and 8 weeks second Morning Sickness: Super bad😭 both Cravings: seafood 🦞 Due date:30/08/16 and 07/10/24 Birth Date: 02/09/16 and 26/09/24 Hours in labor: 24 hours both Who was there: first…

When I wear pants my c section wound irritates my skin what’s the best thing I can do for it to not irritate and I can feel my stitches

•Age I got pregnant: 20 • Age I gave birth: 21 • How far along when I found out: 3w+2 or 3w+4 idk • Morning sickness: until probably mid 2nd tri. • Cravings: beefy crunch burrito with potatoes/ mcchicken/ pretty much any spicy • Due date: 04/14/24 • Birth date: 04/07/24 • Hours in labor: - • Who was there: my boyfri...

Age I got pregnant: 22 Age I gave birth: 23 How far along when I found out: 4 weeks Morning Sickness: Super bad😭 Cravings: None surprisingly Due date: 9/17/24 Birth Date: 9/19/24 Hours in labor: 3 days🫠 Who was there: My boyfriend Pain Relief: Massages, tub, IV Epidural: Not until day 3 Forceps: No Induced: Yes…

I will be 40 weeks on Saturday and have a membrane sweep scheduled for Friday. Does anybody have any recommendations to get labor started? I'm so uncomfortable and ready to have my boy!

Went to the hospital last night for very painful low back pain, I mean could barely walk, and a mix of contractions/braxton hicks. Had my first cervix check (also painful 😣) and I’m 1cm dilated, but not laboring and she did pick up contractions on the monitor. I’m not due til Dec 16, but I feel he will be here…

Am not sure if my waters just broke or I didn’t make it toilet on time 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

Started having mild contractions Baby is very very low They decided they want to take me in and break my waters ! Very nervous !!! They gave me 2 panadine forte tablets , and I am falling asleep 🙃

Hello beautiful mamas! I’m gonna have planed c-section in couple of months and I’ve started to think about my recovery process. What do you think I absolutely should bring to the hospital with me? And also curious about belly wrap after surgery, what did you use? Any specific brand recommendations? Would love to hea...

I am 32 weeks and I had my appointment today and was told that my baby is in breech position 😭just knowing my due date is just 8 weeks away… I’m so nervous and I had intentions on having my baby here at home. Looking for different ways to get my baby out of breech position because I do not want to deliver in a…

has anyone had a successful vbac? my dr doesn’t have any concerns for me to try to do vaginal but has told me it usually doesn’t happen. i have 4 weeks, Any tips??

This will be my first time , I am soo nervous. Which hospital do you recommend please? I am hearing people have had bad experiences at East surrey, which is the one I have chosen!

Are are the risk of any? Has any one ever had 2 or 1 c section and did a VBAC ??

So I've been fighting a battle in my head lately I'm currently 28 weeks with my second baby my first was a c section I kinda do want to experience child birth naturally but I'm also scared I had a really traumatic c section with my first any one have any advice on what I should do