Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I’m very early pregnant but still freaking out bc I just had my last baby only barely 5 months ago and I have an almost two year old. Both were delivered by c-section. However my last c section the dr told me to think hard if I want another baby bc my uterus was so thin there was a window during surgery. He said nex...

So I am 35 weeks 36 on Monday and my OB wants to do a sweep on my 38th week and if that doesn’t work, he wants to schedule me for an induction on my 39th week. I’m not 100% comfortable with the situation because I believe the baby should come whenever baby is ready, if I go past 41 weeks then I could understand, tha...

My c section had a little open hole after a week or so (I had the PICO dressing on) it started to heal from the inside out slowly but took a couple weeks and wasn't painful. Just wondered how many other people had this? It freaked me out a bit but finally healing now! Hoping if I have one again there's less chance i...

Got induced today, or at least started the process. The midwife has just checked how far along I am because Im having alot of painful tightenings and the hormones they put in fell out (sorry tmi). When she examined me, she said I was still only 2cm dilated. Is it normal to be in so much pain from the tightening so e...

Hi everyone, has anyone had their premie go home on oxygen? This is a possibility for my daughter. Feeling very out of my depth especially after this whole journey. My daughter was born at 23 weeks she is now almost 40 weeks corrected. She came off optiflow last Sunday, needed 3 hours oxygen a few hours later and ha...

So with my first pregnancy my water broke at exactly 39 weeks while I was trying to clean up the house and I had my son that night. I’ll be 39 weeks with my second on Monday but haven’t did a lot of movement. This pregnancy has been really draining. Anyone just been in bed and their water break or was there some kin...

Sorry for the description but I’m just panicking a little bit with vaginal birth. I’ve always had a very tight vaginal canal so now I keep thinking my baby won’t be able to come down or pass it through… anyone with the same sort of issue or thinking?

I’m really paranoid I’m going to go into labour before my c section date as everyone keeps saying they think I’ll be early and now I’m panicking to whether or not prepare for a natural birth just in case?!

Has anyone on here gone in to labour with no early warning signs like increased discharge or losing their mucus plug? I am 38 weeks and 1 day and have been up and down with my physical heath this pregnancy and getting really fed up, so I’m always looking for signs! Just wondering if there’s a chance there won’t b...

Hello, I’m wanting to hear some positive pregnancy stories after a c-section. I had my son in February via emergency c-section and have healed super well and fast! We’re nearly 9 months down the line now and he’s such an angel he’s convinced us to try for baby number 2. I am due to have my contraception removed Mond...

Due date today. Been losing my plug and having shows for 2 days now 🥲 I’m 2cm dilated, fully effaced and my cervix is soft, stretchy and couldn’t be more anterior. Been having Braxton Hicks on and off all day. Trying not to think about it but having so many signs, but know they can also mean nothing 😩 So exhausted…

Has anyone had any success inducing labour with clary sage oil? How was it? How long did it take? I've just had a bath with clary sage oil but then googled afterwards! I think I probably put a bit too much in as apparently only a couple of drops is recommended. I've also read you shouldn't use if you're trying for ...

Hi ladies, Anyone experiencing gas? I'm struggling to pass gas I've had my bowels opened but the gas is getting too much hurting my belly anyone finding this?

Heyy Yall! So I’m 22W/2D , This might be tmi but is it normal to have like slimy jelly like clogs coming out ? I keep seeing this & not sure what it is

Anyone had a c section recently and has gone to get up, felt their wound oozing but nothing showing up on the plaster that’s covering it? Don’t know if I’m overthinking or not or need to contact anyone medical asap?

Being induced tomorrow with my little lad. Tell me those stories?! Thank you

Can you feel contractions all over your belly? or is it just low like period cramps? does anyone know x

Did anyone get sent back home from labor and delivery when they was 4 1/2 cm dilated and 90% effaced with water bag bulging?

Which hospital are you giving birth in? I am currently signed to Newham however I’m not 100% sure I’m happy with the care offered. I’m not keen on barking birth centre because I want to be near a NICU. Does anyone know if Newham offers a private room for extra money? I know that St Thomas has an option for a sepa...

I have my second c section on Monday. This is my second planned c section (21 months PP) but somehow feel more nervous this time! I have a keloid scar and the thought of them removing it and creating a new scar is making me cringe 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️ Does anybody have any positive stories for second planned c sections? Does…