Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Hi! I am 31 weeks pregnant with a planned vaginal birth with an epidural. I am torn between delivering at UCLH (central London near my office) or my local hospital. My local hospital (Whipps Cross) would obviously be much closer, but I've done my antenatal care to date at UCLH because it was right beside my office. ...

Anybody feel like their babies might come early?

I had a c section in December Healthy 35 week old baby boy. Loving life currently apart from the pain in my lower back coccyx , it just seems to be getter worse as the days go on and it’s making me Miserable. I feel like when I stand up I ache everywhere and even my knees are starting to hurt. GP says just my body a...

Heyy!! I am wondering if anyone could share their C section experience! I am currently 37weeks+3. And having a planned C section right at 38 weeks.( I had a cornual ectopic pregnancy over 10 years ago) perhaps why ob scheduled ir earlier. I was sooo excited but now that it's coming so close I am so anxious... abou...

How tight is or was everyone's stockings from section? Mine are proper digging in to me at the tops

So I’m 8 weeks pregnant, my little one is 6 months old & it was a Cat 1 c section. The age gap will be roughly 14 months. Has any one had a successful vbac? I’m scared of having another section as I was put to sleep for my first. I need some hope😂

Ladies just wanted to know how is the spinal anaesthesia feels like during C section, is it a lot painful and does it also cause back pains afterwards. And what about when the catheter is inserted is it painful too?

I’m currently 37 weeks! Are shower shoes necessary to pack in your hospital bag?

I’m 5 months PP on the 11th, but I’m still getting so much discharge. To the point it’s soaking my underwear, it’s making me really uncomfortable. This is my 3rd baby and I’ve never had this, is this normal? Has anyone else had this?.

Anyone who’s had a VBAC were you able to go into spontaneous labour or did you still have to have an induction?? My partner and I have just started trying and I’m terrified at the idea of having another induction or C-section x

Is anyone 3 months PP c-section still tender and really numb? Is that normal?

Hey I’m having an elective C-section tomorrow and I’m super nervous I have a hospital and needle phobia and I can’t stop thinking about it, I had a panic attack at my pre op and I’m so worried I won’t be able to go through with it, any tips or positive stories? Thank you!xx

I know it’s abit TMI but I think the dignity will be out the window come labour time. But I’ve read so many people say that Bowles become looser before labour. Has anyone had this before. The last two days I’ve practically felt empty and I just can’t seem to stop. How long did it take you if you’ve already experienc...

What are your hospital birth must haves to pack for vaginal or c-section delivery? What did you wish you brought but didnt and will next time (if you plan to have another) I want to be as prepared as I can be without packing the whole house lol

Anyone ever had this its freaking me out abit its hanging out at the end of scar

I’m due 12th of August this year and was wondering what you ladies packed for you and baby in the bag? Was it quite warm in august? I feel a bit lost on what to pack 🤣

I just left my appt and they are saying babygirl is 8lbs 7 oz I am terrified to push all this out my son was 8 lbs 3oz and I had a stitch my induction date isn’t until April 7th at 5am help me go into labor and dialate before then

Hi, can you guys give me some advice on how to make my recovery better and easier. I’m on day 2 and really struggling😭

Anyone been in the same situation or are in it currently. Had a growth scan today I'm 32 weeks and baby's stomach is measuring 2 weeks behind she's dropped 50% weight from 21 centile to 11th since last scan. They said if she continues to drop they may have to think about an early delivery with either induction or c...

Is anyone having a planned c section in June? Have you got a date yet? I have a consultant appointment when I’m 37weeks but I feel like what if it’s to late for them to book me in for a date if I was to have baby the next week or something I just don’t want it to be last minute again. I just feel stressed as my firs...