Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Anyone else finding recovery tough even after a planned section? I knew it would be painful and uncomfortable but I’m going into day 3 feeling so beaten up! I am only taking paracetamol but yeah, just wondered if anyone felt the same? X

Anyone else in more pain than they anticipated??? I really am. The pain is real!!!

Were you gbs positive and had to get penicillin during labor?

Okay I feel like this might be a dumb question but if I give birth via C Section… do I still get the epidural? If so how does the epidural work I know it makes you numb but when does it wear off? Does it actually work to make it numb?

I have a scheduled c-section at Stepping Hill next week, Did anyone recently have their c-section at Stepping Hill? How long did you have to stay in the hospital afterwards?

Those who had planned sections at pinders, what time did you have to go in on the day & what time was the section at?

Do they offer any pain relief during the c-section given the anaesthetic? Also, I was told they'd prescribe medication in hospital things to take home, what options were you guys given? I feel like general paracetamol/ibuprofen will do nothing!

I have signed all my consents for my planned c section, I’ll get a call closer to the date to book it in. My questions are how far along were you when you got your date, what gestational age did you have your baby (eg 39 + 1) and what day of the week was your c section on? Also, what time do you have to get to the h...

Anyone had a smear after a C section? It’s 6 months after mine tbf but I’m worried it’s going to really hurt cause my insides were messed with, paranoid! 🫠

I have been fortunate to have had an uncomplicated pregnancy, especially at my age (43) I am terrified of giving birth but had made some peace with it over last few months. I developed pre-eclampsia 2 weeks ago at 34 1/2 weeks, still minimal enough to be managed at home with frequent appointments. But doctors have s...

My waters broke this morning at 6:30am and currently waiting to go into labour naturally. If that doesn’t happen overnight then the midwife said I’d need to be induced tomorrow. I know the RUH can get super busy so wondering what others have experienced when being induced for the same reason? I know they’re not keen...

Just wondering what pants are best for after a c section? I need to re pack my hospital bag as I had packed always pad/disposable pants for after vaginal birth bleeding but now thinking they may rub my cut?

Hey girls I’m only 5 weeks I know I’m early haha , I’ve been trying to conceive for around 3 years, this is the first time I’ve fell pregnant. everything is just going through my head and I’ve always said I want to do a home birth, but I’m curious to people’s experiences and opinions , What are the pros and cons? T...

How many baby outfits/outfits for yourself are you packing?

I was just wondering if preterm birth can run in families because I myself was born 8 weeks early, my sister was 6 weeks early my mum was also born preterm and 2 of my nans other kids were born preterm my auntie also had her baby 6 weeks early. I don't know if it's a coincidence or can run in families but would love...

Has anyone had contractions that have just stopped? I woke up at 5am with period like pains every 10 minutes that by 10am were more like severe period pains and bowel pains where It took my breath away and. Had to deep breath thorough it, when they reached 3-4 minutes intervals and really quite painful I had a hot b...

Hi girls, when did you start driving again after your C-sections? I’m 4 weeks pp tomorrow and feel as if I could drive now

Has anyone at Derby had an elective section and been allowed to have baby placed straight onto their chest for skin to skin? I’ve had 2 previous emergency c sections, this is my last baby and I’m sad I’ve never been able to experience that skin to skin immediately after like you get with a vaginal birth. Please c...

Please point me in the right direction to change from Royal Derby to Kings mill hospital for a C-section. I'm 34 weeks is it too late?

Did anyone use a belly band for postpartum recovery after having a c-section? If you did, from when did you start wearing and any specific brand you recommend please?