Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

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)

Are you planning on doing a hospital walk through to get acquainted with the facility before you go into labor? Did you do it with a previous pregnancy? Do you recommend it? During the tour, what questions should be asked? TIA!

I’m 40 weeks today and was 1.5cm dilated and 50% effaced, asked my OB to do a membrane sweep at my check up and she said she got me to 2cm and to expect cramping, brown or red spotting and some back ache. My belly has been cramping non stop since I got home at 1pm, kind of like one big constant cramp and Braxton Hi...

Hello, has anyone ended up having a 6 week appointment with their doctor to get the all clear following their c section? I see a lot of things saying that we can do things again once we get okay from doctor (e.g some postnatal exercise classes, driving etc) but my doctor doesn't seem to want to do any check up. Is ...

Ouch, is this normal? Feels like a tight, burning sensation in one side

With our due dates coming up so fast now, as a ftm, I need to know how I will know my water has broken? So many people have said different things. Is it just a case that you know? Or will you be left guessing that you have wet yourself?

Hello! I’m 26wks pregnant with my first Bebe and want to make sure that I can prepare as much as possible in advance. I started planning my hospital bag but there is so much info on what to include etc. I was wondering if anyone packed things they didn’t really use or missed anything they would’ve liked to have, etc...

The midwife said due to this being my second baby they might induce me in a different way this time such a pop my waters. Has anyone experienced this with second baby and if so how long did you labour for?😣