Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Need some advice I’m being induced on Monday and have a sweep Saturday morning. I don’t really know what to expect just wondering if anyone could give me some tips ☺️

I’m telling my husband and that choosing C-Section for our second child in May due to the first baby been emergency surgery and I don’t want surprises this time, but my husband has been pleading for VB and within my head i was like are you happy to see me in pain or don’t you think about me. Though I and my baby is ...

I don’t think I have IBS, but it doesn’t take a lot to upset my stomach 🤣 I’m Worried that all the meds will do this afternoon my section. Were Most of you ok? X

I am due to have a c section on Monday, I am so anxious about the whole feeling, I’m worried I will feel pain, it’s kicking of my anxiety 😟 Any advice or how was your c section experience

I am having an elective c-section next Friday at RDH and would love to have some insights from any ladies that have had the same? I’m hoping the more prepared I can be in knowing what to expect it might help to ease the nerves!! How did the process go for you? What was the after care like? Any advice? Thanks 🫶

When are you supposed to remove the newborn insert is it 8 weeks or? x

Been having contractions since 2:30am along with light bleeding. Can this be classified as early labour?

For C-section mamas I had mine 4 weeks ago tomorrow. Just wondering how it feels. Mine still slightly swollen, still bleeding from down below a bit and my C-section scar around the area and near belly button feels numb

Has anyone else got a c section booked in? I’m booked in for 15th April & slightly nervous. Booked in for the section due to baby boy being frank breech? Anyone else had this?

31 weeks got a green sticky discharge after wiping no pain or smell, please let me know if it’s anything to be concerned about

I was told to wait 18m before planning another baby due to uterine rupture and/or complications...

Jasper will be 23 months old when the baby(s) is born. My first ultersound isn't until mid May. All my questions that are running through my mind are overwhelming me with self doubt on if I can handle this. These last few weeks have been hard already with exhaustion and morning sickness as it comes whenever. I am...

OK, so last year I had a c section in January, I fell pregnant quickly, lol. My son is 15 months old and a loveable and playful little man. When he's playing, he jumps all over me and throws himself into my lap and can be quite excitable ☺️ he also likes to curl up on my lap for his afternoon nap. He's only a baby h...

Im 40+4 days tomorrow with no sign of labor. Tomorrow I have an OB appointment and thinking of getting the membrane sweep. With my first I was 41+3 days when labor started and it was all natural didnt have to do a membrane sweep.. I have about a week left until that time. Should I wait it out like I did with my firs...

I know I have a long time to think about this but it’s been on my mind. I tore pretty bad with my son who is 14 months. 3b tear and tore my urethra. Had a catheter for 3 days after birth. I had a really good recovery, felt good after about a week and I think I’ve healed up well. Occasionally have a little dribble ...

Hear me out before reading the question, my baby is in the 98th percentile and I want a vbac so I am not restricted from carrying my 14 months old once I deliver. If I don’t naturally go into Labor by 38weeks and 6 days, I am getting a planned c-section. I want to increase my chances of vbac! Question: Would bre...

I’m due to have second c-section but really worried about recovery with a toddler!! My first was planned and very straightforward and great recovery but can’t imagine coping with a toddler I can’t pick up!!!

Separated from BD but we’re amicable. Would you make an agreement & have baby no.2 together?

I just had my 1st c-section yesterday and also got my tubes tied does anyone know how long the recovery process is gonna take? This is my first for both procedures this is not my first baby I had 7 vaginal births and 1 C-section now thanks for any advice I’m in soooo much pain right now

How long did / will everyone wait to drive post c section? I know the guidance is 6 weeks but just wondering if that’s just generic. I’m currently 2 weeks PP and I do feel ready to physically drive it’s just the lifting of the car seat. X