Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Hiya! Is anyone considering or had a home birth? I recently was at a session where the UHL Home Birth team came to give a talk and it was a real eye opener as was never really considering a home birth until then. It’s my first pregnancy and I’m low risk so far. Just wanted to get peoples thoughts and experiences wit...

Can any farmers out there help me out . We've recently moved to a farm and my husband is helping with the lambing . I know I'm not meant to be near the sheep when they give birth but how strict is this because it's just us incharge of the sheep and I'm feeling like its going to be so hard staying away completely. E...

Has anyone given birth at Advocate Christ Medical Center? If so, can you please share thoughts regarding your experience? I want to know if I should consider it.

Thoughts/Experiences on Induction? Im going on Wednesday to do mine, the internet says all types of stuff, do it, dont do it. Would like to hear some personal experiences 🩵🙏

I had a c section 6 weeks ago but i keep getting cold shivers and goosebumps even in a house that's 22 degrees, has anyone else had this? I'm seeing the doctor for my 6 week PP check anyway but thought I'd ask

I’m having my baby at Oldham hospital, do they allow your partner to stay once you’ve had your baby? Especially if you stay for a day or so

I saw a post a while ago about partners being able to stay overnight after birth but it was a 3 month trial, does anyone know if that’s still the case?

I’ve been having on and off cramps the last few days which have stopped today, but I’ve had constant braxton hicks, pressure in my bum and increased watery discharge today. Is this a sign that labour could be near? I’m 38 weeks and so fed up now!

Curious, how long after losing your plug did you go into labour?

When driving on your own, do you have your baby in the back or in the front with you?

I had a sweep yesterday morning, was told I was already atleast 1cm dilated, I shortly after had a bloody show, had some uncomfortableness since but I’ve just started with continuous lightening crotch , is this normal ?

Hi TMI Does anyone else notice a change in bowel movements during your period. I’ve only noticed since having my daughter that when it’s time of month my bowel moments are always loose/mucusy. Just wondering if it happens to anyone else ?

I'm just wondering how it works with partner being with you when induced? I've been told that unless I'm in active labour while im in the hospital, they can only see me during visiting hours (which i understand because I wouldn't be in delivery room). But do they get to stay with you while you're induced? I have n...

Hello all! I am being induced on Thursday if baby girl doesn’t arrive before. I’m petrified of being induced, so I’m thinking it’ll be nice to hear some positive induction stories!! As everyone is so quick to tell you the bad ones 😩

Getting induced in 2 weeks as doctors are worried about high fluid and placenta failing .. Does anyone have any induction stories they want to share? What to expect? Positive or negative … Thank you!

If you have one or multiple step children but are due your first birth child. What would you class your first birth child as? In terms of “second child syndrome” or “first/last born” or stuff like that. I’m classing mine as my first child/first born. I only ask as all you hear is “second born children are the mo...

Has anyone had a private room allocated to them following an elective c-section? Our baby is due to be born with a cleft lip (possibly palate) and we have our elective c-section booked in for Wednesday. We've already faced some inappropriate comments from family members, baring in mind my partner also has a cleft l...

Hi ladies, I’m 14 weeks pregnant and this is my first pregnancy so need some advice about how should I choose where to give birth. I live in Pinner area and I’m considering hospitals with integrated birthing centres ideally as I want to have a water birth. For now I’m going to Northwick Park hospital for my midwif...

I had an emergency c-section 7 weeks ago, and I'm aware that I can't get pregnant in the next 18 months which is fine, but I'm wondering if people have had more than one c-section and that everything was okay with a second or third pregnancy. I'm 29 years old and previously I've had 2 laparoscopic surgeries for en...

Originally due the 28th but had my baby the 8th with a scheduled Csection for GD and hypertension. She was 6lbs 7oz. Did have fluid in her lungs so she went to the nursery. She’s doing good now and at home!