Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth
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Waters broke ?
Am not sure if my waters just broke or I didn’t make it toilet on time 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
In hospital for pelvic pressure and pain
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 🙃
Post c-section recovery advice
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...
Breech Position
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…
Vbac
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??
East surrey or Haywards heath?
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!
VBAC AFTER C SECTION!!
Are are the risk of any? Has any one ever had 2 or 1 c section and did a VBAC ??
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
Tummy
Hey girls, How long did it take for your stomach to ‘deflate’ after having a c-section?
Date has been set for C section
Had appt today, and C section date, has been set! Although I’ve been warned babies could come at any point now so to be prepared. Eeek, now starting to sound and feel very real (& scary). Has anyone else had their C section dates set..?
C section
Whilst I am high risk, my consultant confirmed that I don’t need to be induced early. Does anyone know if I can request a c section the week I am due if baby doesn’t come naturally by 40 weeks or do I have to wait until 40+7?
Changing hospitals
How easy/difficult is it to change hospitals? After reading reviews of Northwick Park I would like to switch.. does anyone have advice on this? When is the best time to do this?
Post partum
I had a c section almost a week ago and I still feel like crap. Not getting any sleep. Terrible headache, blood pressure is up and down.. it feels like forever since I've been myself I just feel soo icky. Every time I'm get up to do something my heart is racing. I love my babies but also want to get in the car and d...
Southmead hospital Bristol
Does anyone know if children count as visitors at southmead hospital or can they come with birthing partner and another visitor on the same day?
VBAC chance/risks 2nd pregnancy, first born planned c-section at 41+5 as didn’t drop/engage
With my first baby I had a “sort of” planned c-section, I never went into labour. They got me in pretty quickly as I was already overdue so waters could have gone at any time. This was because baby never dropped into my pelvis so they were worried about chord prolapse, so very risky if my waters were to break…. Cur...
Birth story
BIRTH STORY🎀 • Age I got pregnant: 20 • Age I gave birth: 21 • How far along when I found out: 3 weeks • Morning sickness: yeah like crazy • Cravings: tacos and sour candy • Due date: 19/10/24 • Birth date: 13/10/24 • Hours in labor: 24 • Who was there: boyfriend and best friend • Pain relief: gas and epidural…
Birth Story
• Age I got pregnant: 24 • Age I gave birth: 25 • How far along when I found out: about 4 weeks • Morning sickness: YES • Cravings: Sour candy and spicy foods • Due date: 04/25/2024 • Birth date: 05/02/2024 • Hours in labor: 51hrs • Who was there: in laws, midwife and husband • Pain relief: gas and air • Epidural:...
Babytots
Anyone been to babytots in newton abbot? What was it like? I've got an appointment there on Saturday
Anyone want to connect?
Hello, I recently lost my son full tern at 38 weeks, just days before his scheduled c-section. Would love some words of encouragement or to hear others stories as I'm feeling completely alone and devastated. Also wondered if anyone has got pregnant again quickly after an emergency csection? So keen to get pregnant...
C section right side abdominal pain and hot
Had c section 5 days ago in pain from my right side and so hot when I touch is this is normal ? Any advice please Thank you
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