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Anyone else with painful contractions under 36 weeks?

I do understand we get Braxton Hicks and I experience that too but they are painless. The contractions I’m getting are somewhat painful though bearable. My OB said I’m not dilated etc. so I’ll just keep an eye out but damn. Anyone else?

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C section

I’m currently 5 weeks postpartum recovering from a c-section and looking for advice for when to start exercising again. Before becoming pregnant I used to love staying active by going swimming and doing home workouts. Mentally I feel ready to begin working out again but not sure on the recommended recovery time🤍

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Wee coming out slowly

This is weird but the last week or so i’ve found, when i really need to wee, i sit on the toilet and it comes out much more slowly than normal, normally it would come out like a waterfall! But now it’s slow. Today its been even more so to the point that it didn’t come out at all when i first sat and i had to concent...

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C-Section

Hi everyone, im currently 5 weeks postpartum recovering from a C - Section and I still have lots of numbness in my lower belly. Has anybody else experienced this and if so how long does the numbness last. This was my first pregnancy and never experienced any type of surgery before 🤍

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How many

How many c sections one can have

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Has anyone experienced this PP?

I’m 3 days pp and I had my second c section. I am experiencing things that never happened after my first c section and was wondering what’s going on and if it’s normal. My feet have swollen SO MUCH for starters, it’s giving me anxiety and they feel tight and tingly. And I’ve been experiencing this pain in my chest a...

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Tightening all day, but not sure if labor is close. Should I wait or get induced?

I'm 40 weeks and 5 days pregnant, but there's no sign that baby girl is coming anytime soon. 😅 My midwife said I'm 2cm dilated, but my water hasn't broken and I haven't lost my mucus plug. The last couple of days, I've been getting tightening pretty much all day. Does that mean labor is close? Not sure if I should…

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Sitting up

How long after your section could you sit up without aid and pain?

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Could this be the start?!

I am 37 weeks today and as of last night have been getting dull aches and constantly needing to pee! I haven’t slept because I cannot get comfortable - no matter how I lay it feels like I’m pressing on bubba and it’s uncomfortable! He’s always making very aggressive movements that feel very low down? Waters have...

Incognito
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Is it normal for periods

To be so irregular after c section a year a go?

Incognito
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C section

I'm 33 weeks pregnant is it too late to decide I want a c section my anxiety is getting the better of me and I just can't bare the thought of giving birth naturally

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Vbac failed

Sadly i didnt gwt to experience the birth story i wanted as after going into labour naturally and dilating to 4cm before getting to hospital, i managed to get to 9cm but baby suddenly pooped and began experiencing severe oxygen drops to the point where i no longer had a choice to wait until i was 10cm to get assista...

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24 hour contractions for early stage labour normal?

Ive been having strong contractions for 24 hours now and it’s exhausting. Triage are telling me to stay at home, but im so tired and its very painful. Is this normal for a first? X

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Second time c-section

Anyone who has had more than one c-section found the recovery harder the second time round?

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For those of us still waiting

First-time mom: I'm due on October 26th, and there are currently no signs of labor. The mucus plug is still intact, I haven't experienced a bloody show, and the baby is still positioned high. There's also no colostrum or any leakage from my breasts! 😂😂😂 However, my entire body is in pain. My pelvis hurts quite a…

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Any midwives or nurses on here?

Okay so I was wondering if anyone knows why my labor stalled as I still don’t know and lately it’s been on my mind a lot. Baby is nearly 1 so if I can’t let it go by now then I clearly need an answer 🤣 My waters went very early morning and I soon had contractions coming every minute lasting for a minute. My…

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Sex post c section

Hi girls, bit of an awkward one but wondering if others have been the same. I’m 11 weeks post c section and even though it’s safe to do so, I have zero desire to do so at all. I am exclusively breast feeding so I know that can impact it but just curious if others feel the same way, frankly I’m not too bothered but f...

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Induction at 40+ Weeks: Nervous About C-Section Risks

I’m having my third membrane sweep tomorrow. I’m 2cm dilated, and baby’s head is down. I’ll also be booking my induction tomorrow, but I’m feeling pretty nervous about it. I’ve heard some inductions end in c-sections. For those who were induced, how was your experience? Was it super painful? Did it end in a c-secti...

Incognito
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Bloody show

Did you have a bloody show? If so, how soon did you go into labor?

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Placenta previa hospital stay

Does anyone know if the hospital stay for a c section with complete placenta previa is still 3 days? Or is it planned for longer?

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