Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

How long did you bleed after c section for???

A little bit of an awkward question but did everyone wait the recommendation 6 weeks ? I have no more pain im barely bleeding (just spotting) and I’m getting the implant next Monday and It’ll be 4 weeks since my c section on that day my incision looks really good and clean . I’m just wondering is it a bad idea to st...

After how many days that you lost your mucus plug you went into labour? Im 38 weeks

Baby is breeched at 35w5 and my provider wants to do an external cephalic version (ECV). Was it painful? Did it work??

This is not a debate on what is the best way to safely deliver our beautiful babies. Back story.... my sister recently gave birth to my beautiful niece, who is the best baby ever. After a traumatic birth and my sister getting over that, she still struggles with her scar. No matter the reassurance we as a family, in...

Hi mamas ❤️ just wondering what everyone’s pre op experience was? Had mine today - went to DAU (day assessment unit) and the midwife took my bloods, gave me a form to bring back with me for when the surgery is booked and told me when to fast (I’m booked for afternoon so have to fast from 6am but can have sips of wat...

I’ve been having contractions since yesterday evening following a sweep, they were around 2-4 hours apart throughout the night, then throughout today have been around 20-40 minutes apart, except the last 6 I have had have been between 10-8 minutes apart, what do I do? I’m not sure if I’m sure that I’m in labour or n...

Hi everyone ive ended up having to get booked in for a c section next week pre op is 2 days before and my nail appointment is the day before the pre op. I dont want to go and have them done to have to attempt to take them off a few days later for the c section date. Does anyone know if you can have biab on for a c s...

Just found out I’m pregnant with baby number 2 and I am currently 7 months PP (section) LO will be 8 months at end of April Has anyone else here got pregnant this soon after a c section? Any shared experiences, advice, helpful tips very welcome TIA ❤️

Just a quick poll the NHS says you shouldn’t have more than 3 surgeries, just wanted to check if there are women who have had more than 3 and please share as much of your experience as you’re willing to. Signed A mum who was hoping to have 5 kids but has already had 2 sections in under 2 years

I had a C-section 4 days ago and I’m really struggling with how my body looks. My tummy now hangs down over my scar and I hate it :( Does it go away or will my stomach be like this forever?

My period is 4 days late and I’m 99.9 % sure that I am pregnant , I just haven’t taken the test yet bc I don’t want to stress out my boyfriend. But I am 1 year and 5 months pp,and I am scared that I am going to have to have another c section. Has anyone had success with vbac this soon after giving birth? Is there an...

Has anyone here had a successful VBAC? I didn’t get a midwife, even though I applied for one online when I was 5 weeks pregnant. I also don’t plan to hire a doula. Do you think it’s possible to have a successful VBAC without a doula or midwife? I’m afraid of having another C-section because my recovery was so dreadf...

We have to supply everything but food... feel like I'm missing something... Nappies Wipes 2 weather appropriate outfits & socks Nappy cream Vaseline (chapped lips) Raincoat Anything I should be including?

I’m 39 weeks right now and having my second due May 1st but I’m actually considering getting scheduled for induction but I only hear negative experiences so I want to check in if anyone has a positive experience?

Anyone who’s had a planned c section for a low lying placenta, what week was you booked in for? They’re saying week 38-39 for me but want to admit me at 37 weeks incase my waters break. No way am I staying in for possibly 2 weeks, I’d rather them just book me in for 37 weeks!! Anyone else??? I have an appointment to...

So obviously I know discharge does increase but this just feels different and I’ve never had this in my nickers before apart from visible discharge. If I put a pad on what am I to look out for colour wise or somthing? With my first I had my waters popped so I have no idea

I’ve been getting lots of discharge since about 18 weeks. It’s clear/ white which I know is healthy but the amount is crazy! It’s constant day and night. Sometimes I feels like I’ve wee’d myself! I have to change my panty liner atleast 3/4 times a day otherwise it just leaks through. Any advise? Is this normal? Sh...

I had the balloon in yesterday which got me to 3cm, very thin and stretchy and they gave me a really good sweep, I also had a bloody show. For the last hour I’ve had contractions every 5 mins lasting 30 seconds so i think I’ve gone into natural labour!! Do I have to wait until they last 60 seconds to call the hospit...

I knew I wanted a section from quite early on, I had been told I had a low lying placenta at 20 weeks. So that just solidified my idea. I felt like I wasn’t taken very seriously when I had mentioned that I would be going the ELCS route, and the only medical person who really listened and agreed with me was my midwif...