Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Can someone help me out with what recovery gift to get for my sister in law that is having her 4th scheduled c section? I want to buy her something helpful for recovery, because I know it can be much tougher to recover after multiple c sections. She had a tough recovery with her last baby too, but I am unsure what ...

Has anyone had an elective c section at new cross or going to have one? I’ve got my consultant appointment next week at 32 weeks and wondering for this particular hospital when you allocated you a date?

I’ve been having on and of tightening since 4pm I’m 40 weeks I’m not sure if it’s contractions as I’m first time mum there different time gaps and last different durations

I’ve already had a planned c section, but only got the date 2 days before. Had multiple appointment with consultants for various reasons so wondering how it works as my pregnancy is more straight forward this time

I found out recently that I will more than likely need to be induced at 37 weeks due to health reasons during this pregnancy and i’m a FTM, I’ve never experienced a labor or birth and everything i keep seeing is scary about induction. Does anyone have any good stories about being induced around 37th weeks or just in...

This might sounds crazy, but can doctors secretly give you hysterectomy during emergency c section?? I had emergency c section 20 months ago. I had lost so much blood as well. It was the worst recovery I’ve ever had. I didn’t know how to pee, i had to do bladder trail training with catheter, possible kidney infectio...

Would people recommend a section for someone with severe health anxiety and fear of the unknown? Is the recovery bearable? I’m terrified I won’t be able to cope no matter what I decide

I'm being induced at 37 weeks this Monday due to medical reasons. I'm sooo nervous!!!! I am ftm and I'm not sure what to expect. I definitely want the epidural but I'm not sure when to ask for it. I had a cervical exam and I'm not dialated AT ALL. Has anyone else been induced at 37 weeks? Please share your stories,...

When do you usually get your c section date?

Hello! I’m 14 weeks pregnant with my second baby, and I have my first consultant led appointment. I have opted for a c section following a traumatic first birth. Also under consultant led due to previous cervix procedures and bleeding during pregnancy. Can any advise on what to expect with a consultant appointment? ...

Anyone’s c section hurt 11 months post Partum after doing core workouts

Soooo ladies, I saw my consultant today and he has booked me in for a c-section next Tuesday! I’m so excited but also very anxious! FTM🩷🩷

Has any other mums discovered they were breech and have had an ECV - how was it? Thank you!

Does anyone know how long I will be bleeding for?

Hi! So I’m having my first very very soon ❤️ I plan to circumcise and I’m worried about the care that goes into it. How hard is it for baby boy to heal and what goes into diaper changing? Also, what do they mean you need to tuck their boy parts after you change a diaper?

Hello, I’ve been peeing a lot the last 24 hours. No loss of mucus plug or waters breaking. But keep having really strong period pains… or is this just braxton hicks 38weeks n 2 days

I was wondering if they hurt??? I’m getting them taken out today, and so nervous 😪😭😩🥲

I am at 37w 2d and had my cervix check today and my ob told me the baby is in position and my cervix soft and dilated to 1cm and I had a few contractions yesterday. How much more time do I have before I need to head to the hospital ? How much time does it take to get more dilated ? Please share any thoughts opinio...

This will be my second c section and with my first I wasn’t prepared no one in my family knew anything about recovery for a c section so it was painful I also had my son at 20 years old and was completely clueless about recovery and things I needed. I would love advice for what I need to make it easier for me to hav...

Hi all, I have GD and have been diet controlled with amazing readings and all my growth scans have shown that baby is growing on the right percentile and no concerns about size etc. I am currently 39+6 and had an appointment with my consultant today. She immediately started pushing for a membrane sweep there and the...