Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Hi guys, 36 weeks today and in the night when I went to the toilet it was pink when I wiped and quite stringy only that once tho. Had my 36 weeks midwife appointment today and she said it sounds like my mucus plug but its only a concern if I had pains or actual bleeding. How many weeks after losing your mucus plug d...

Do you need baby gates? My baby will mainly be in the living room and kitchen door shuts and the stairs are in my corridor behind a door as well. So he wouldn’t be able to accidentally access it. Don’t know if I’m over thinking it haha Thank you

When did you give birth to your second child?

I had a sweep yesterday, then had regular contractions until I went to sleep and woke up with nothing. I lost a small bit of my plug today, one bit was slightly red/pink. I went for a walk not long ago and the contractions started again very strong for around 45 mins, I got in the bath when I got home and now they’v...

How long after your c section were you able to comfortably do the school run? I walk my daughter and it takes about 10 minutes each way?

I’ve got a prolapse following the birth of my daughter. Doc said it’s my womb protruding through. Has anyone gone private? If so, does anyone have any recommendations and roughly how much does it cost?

Has anyone ever requested getting induced at 38 weeks? I know my baby boy wants to come out but he's being very stubborn since he's not gonna make it to 39 weeks so I'm gonna ask my doctor in 2 days to be induced on Saturday so I can have my baby. I already went into the hospital twice for horrible pain and then it ...

Has anyone had a planned C-section with Southmead recently? When do you find out when your C-section is?

Has anyone else been told baby is breech? Midwife said there’s still time and space for him to turn head down but it’s thrown me!

How long did it take after a C Section for you to feel like you could go about your daily life again? We booked a concert last year which I really don’t want to miss, but I’m worried I might not be physically up for it (we’re seated so no close crowds and I could sit if I needed to) but I’m thinking I may need to se...

How long did it take for your wound to heal after it opening up? Mine has been open for 10 days and still not healing

Anyone had the copper coil after their section? I'm thinking about getting it but for some reason the idea makes me anxious as I'm 4 months postpartum so worried about the internal scar healing etc

How much in advance did you order your delivery for boots after security when going on holiday? X

I know it could mean nothing but have lost some of my mucus plug this morning and same cramping so hoping it may be a good sign! Anyone lost there’s and labour successfully started soon after?

I’ve been researching elective c section but I keep reading about a few side effects & just wondered if you experienced any of these. Painful gas & difficulties passing wind / moving bowels Excessive itching of scar Vomiting during surgery and extreme shaking. Someone at work told me the shaking was so bad she c...

My baby was so poorly with his first injections. He is due his second today. Did anybody have a better experience with the second and their baby not be as poorly? Xx

Do we have to wear some uniform from the hospital or get our own dress?

Hi all, I'm just over 6wks pp and I usually have a Hollywood wax. But I'm wondering if I should avoid this. Even though my scar is healed as I think waxing would irritate it. Can I shave or use hair removal cream? Also what are people's experiences having sex for the first time after episiotomy and forceps deliver...

Throughout the day sporadically and through the evening the last 3 days have been the best I can describe as tightening..? My entire stomach hardens, I feel his head pressing down and the pressure on my cervix, it feels like I suddenly have to poop, occasionally it radiates around to my back, once or twice it’s take...

How does one manage the pain from laying down in bed to getting up? That is my worst point I think, it absolutely kills me (5 days into post c section)