Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

How long from being induced to when you went into labour as a first time mum? My induction will be booked on Christmas week when I am 38 weeks, and I reeeeeeally don’t want my baby arriving on Christmas Day!! I’ve obviously googled it and it says it can take up to 5 days! Is it as bad as I’ve read?

Anyone not immediately bounce back after a c-section? I see all these posts of people saying they had no issues afterwards and I’m a week post op now and still in so much pain… it’s still hard to walk around, especially initially… getting in and out of bed all night long to care for baby is so hard and painful… I’m ...

Those of you who had C-sections for your October 22 baby, does the area still hurt? Shooting pains when you sneeze or tugging pains when rolling over in bed kinda thing? Also if I spend a full day walking around or cleaning etc I feel very tender in that area for a while. Planning on trying for baby number 2 next y...

Did anyone have to correct their baby’s birth certificate? How long did it take to get the corrected one?

Alright, this has probably been asked before but I do need some help. I have NO IDEA what to pack for my hospital bag. Baby Girl has her bag ready and it’s been ready for months. But for Dad and Mom, no clue. Any and all suggestions and recommendations are welcomed. Expected due date is January 4th but I have a sne...

How long did it take for your baby’s birth certificate to come ?

Any tips on naturally inducing, what worked for you?

Baby was measuring 10lbs on Tuesday and I'm being induced on Friday. What size sleep suits and nappies should I pack. I know they say give or take 10% each way but I think she's still going to be a big baby

I’m honestly fed up of listening to people say rude things about c sections. I feel like many people frown upon it. But say the emergency ones are okay, but if you choose elective it’s the worst thing ever? Like you’re less of a person/mother because it isn’t “natural”. No way is a c section the easy route! Does any...

I had my second emergency C-section 17 days ago. My toddler is almost 2 and doesn’t understand why I can’t pick up her up but can pick up the baby. It breaks my heart every time I have to tell her that I can’t pick her up. I’m lucky that my partner has till January off work so he can lift her but I just want to get ...

First time mum and i believe i have all of the bits i need for my little one but i was wondering if any mums had any advice as to what to bring for myself? i’m due in January but id like to be prepared as best as i can incase she comes early any advice would be greatly appreciated ❤️

Hey ladies , Do you have this planned? I’m due 24.1. - so in the middle of winter. We live 20 minutes from hospital, but have absolutely no idea what to prepare. Can I have some ideas please ? ❤️❤️❤️

I’m going in for my induction tomorrow at 37+1. Any positive induction stories as a first time mum?😬

Would anyone mind sharing their experience of being plus sized and having an elective. My BMI is 48 currently and I’m a UK size 18 for reference. - Did the spinal go in? (I was told it’s very hard for higher BMIs and may need general anaesthetic?) - Did your baby need support with their lungs? - How was recovery? An...

My due date is 11/22, still no sign of labor. Any thoughts on things I can try to induce labor naturally. Don’t want to go pitocin route Anyone else in same bucket

How long will I be in hospital?

So I am booked in to have a c section in 2 days and I am so scared and nervous. I'm really squeamish and hate hospitals. Does anyone have any words of encouragement or tips to calm the nerves?

So anxious for my appointment today but I know i want to try for Vbac because if I don't then I think I'll regret it but on the other hand I'm terrified of going through the same labor for the same outcome as before. So today I've decided that up until my due date I will try for a VBAC but come 12th December if b...

Hi everyone I’m a FTM I had my baby girl on 11/7/2024. Labor was very traumatic. I labored for 29 painful hours, with a failed epidural,begged for another epidural and it worked the second time. Baby girl dilated me up to 9.5 cm then decided she didn’t want to come out so ultimately ended up with a c-section. The c-...

Got my c section date today, Xmas eve 😂. Fingers crossed I get out on Xmas day later in afternoon.