Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I’m due to be induced today, waiting for the hospital to call me in, what did people wear to be induced? from a nervous first time mum, who’s unsure of what to expect, any positive stories that could help ease some of the anxiety?

Hello all, My little one is 21 days today. His cord still hasn’t fallen - we were told it can take longer than usual as he had to have antibiotics at the hospital. We are seeing the midwife tomorrow but I am getting a tad worried being me. Anyone still waiting for theirs to drop?

Hello! Just found out that I am 4 weeks pregnant and I’m considering giving birth in the Bluebell birth centre, does anyone have any good or bad birth stories there? I’ve generally not heard good things about North Manchester general but I’m wondering if people’s experiences are the same for the birth centre within ...

Just wondering if Hillingdon will give you a list of what you should pack for your baby when coming to the hospital. If they do and anyone has it can you please share & also how long do they take to discharge you after giving birth if its normal one with no complications.

What did/ is everyone packing in their hospital bags ? 🩷

I by all means do not think that either option is easy but what is everyone's opinions on what's best?

I’ll have to have a planned C-section. I have no idea where to begin to learn about how they are. I’m worried about the pain afterwards and how I’ll keep up with my toddler. Curious to hear about others’ experiences and advice.

I am a few weeks pregnant with my second. And I’ll have to have a C-section. I’m nervous because I have no idea what healing looks like and I’m not sure how to prep for it. Any insights? Or even, what was your best source of information in terms of preparing for one?

I’m 10 months PP and my c-section overhang still gets infected. If I skip a shower, or don’t keep it bone dry, the next day I have an infection. I’m using the cream I got given when I first went to the doctors, but how long will this last?

We receive WIC and EBT but sometimes we don’t have enough. I’m hesitant to go to a food pantry/bank. Should I go? What should I expect and say?

I just wanted to get peoples opinions or experiences on both. With my first pregnancy I had an emergency c section and I’ve read that there’s a high chance of that happening again once you’ve already had one so I have been offered an elective c section but have been given time to think about it but I just don’t know...

Do you get any signs the week or days leading upto when your going into labour

Hi everyone🤗 I had a cesarean section. 3 months have passed, but I haven't used a corset. Can anyone recommend a corset? Thanks💕

I want to avoid an induction, since I think it’s medically unnecessary. I’ve been a low risk pregnancy this whole time. My due date would be at 40 weeks pregnant and I feel like my OB is starting to push towards an induction. I’ll take the membrane sweep though, anyone had experiences with it they’re willing to sha...

Had an emergency c section 24 hours ago and I’m already struggling, when did your pain become manageable? It just hurts so bad to walk I’m so upset

Wondering how moms do with 3 c sections? First one was emergency, second was scheduled. Wondering how things may differ. To be honest I had A LOT of anxiety during the second, I think I was too alert and focused on what was happening and my fiancé is not great at distracting. Plus recovery for 2nd took a lot longer ...

Has anyone else heard of this or experienced it? At my 36 week appointment I told my doctor I was having cramps, contractions and lower back pain for 3 days he said I was contracting but it’s not real contractions they’re just stronger than Braxton hicks 🧐

Hey girls, I’m planning on having an elective C-Section with our spring Baby, how long should I be expecting to be in hospital for after the surgery? Is it just depending on how I recover/how baby is doing? Do hospital provide formula if baby doesn’t latch or is this something I’ll have to bring with me? (First bab...

Hey everyone Ive currently got a little girl that has just turned one and I am 4months pregnant with my second and anxious about an other Caesarian as I will have a newborn and a toddler does anyone have any tips, I can’t stop feeling so guilty Aswel

The guidelines I’m seeing everywhere are different and I’ve been told different things from different midwives! I’m dying for a bubble bath, how long did everyone wait after their C section? It’s been a week since my section tomorrow x