Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

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?

Hello! Sorry I bet this has been posted so much but wondering what people recommend for recovery after vaginal birth? I’ve just decided on a vaginal birth so my list is very limited! I’ve got my massive tent knickers Peri bottle I’ve seen pre made pads with a gel or lotion in the freezer before but can’t thin...

Sorry if this sounds a little weird but would anybody here be willing to share pics of how their C section scars are healing around 1 year pp? I understand everyone heals differently but I just wanted to know if I’ve healed okay.

Hey mamas, on Monday I went to ER with contractions 4-5 minutes apart. They sent me home because I was only dilated 3-4cm. Went back Wednesday with so much pain. They sent me back home again. They said they cant induce me unless my water break or at least be 6cm for them to let me stay. I’m so exhausted and in pain....

I know it's early but I am thinking about starting to pack my hospital bag. What is everyone putting in? I am thinking about having a C-section but not sure yet.

In my 24th week of pregnancy now and I’ve had a fair bit of discharge up until now but now I’m noticing wetness too. Only a slight bit & not everyday but it can soak through to my trousers too. It’s clear and doesn’t smell so I don’t think it’s urine. I’m quite active but have been taking it a little easier lately. ...

Hey! Looking for some advise I’m due in August with my first baby, I’m really wanting a elective c section but I’ve been told that this isn’t guaranteed and consultants ect can refuse if they don’t think there’s any need? Can anyone let me know if they were refused or there experiences ect thank you! Xx

Can anyone share their labour symptoms please. I’ve been having the most terrible on and off back pain and period like pain for around a week now. I lost my plug last week and think I’ve lost more today. I’m exhausted like zero energy and my nesting has been uncontrollable. I haven’t had loose stools but I’ve been t...

The last time I had a scan at 20 weeks baby boys tummy was measuring big so I had to have the glucose test which came back negative so at 28 weeks I had my first growth scan out of 3 and the said that this time baby boys head and tummy are both measuring big and his leg isn’t quiet on the top line but it’s not on th...

Hey, I laboured naturally with my daughter but she had shoulder dystocia (got stuck behind my pelvic bone) and had to be pulled out by 3 midwives… 😳 I’m expecting No.2 in July and my risks of this happening again are slightly higher… I have the option of a planned c-section or early induction but don’t want either!…

Anyone else’s c section scar hurting? It doesn’t look infected or inflamed, no smell coming from it either.

Anyone else? I feel sooo sick and I have no appetite nearly 48 hours after surgery x

I’m on laxatives from the hospital but really struggling to go to the toilet. I’m 13 days post c section and it’s making my wound spot. My body is straining automatically though I’m trying to stop it. Anyone else? Or any advice on how to naturally make myself go?

How long did everyone else bleed for after c- section? I know generally speaking it can last anywhere up to a couple months and I’m only on week 2. I’m just curious how much longer i have to put up with taking 20 minutes to pee because I have to change pads.

Hi ladies, I’m curious to hear peoples’ takes on hospitals for birth. What you liked, didn’t like, wish you had known, etc? Thanks for any thoughts and tips you may have!