Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Are we meant to do anything when this happens? I know it can rebuild over time etc.

I know this isn't a labour indication but curious as to how long after people lost their mucus plug did labour start to progress. Due today. Sweeped 2 days ago. Mucus plug gone today.

Hi! I’m currently under Good Hope Hospital, but due to cardiac issues my Cardiologist has recommended giving birth at Coventry where they are based. Yesterday was my first time at Coventry Hospital and I found it so overwhelming! Can you let me know your experiences giving birth at Coventry? I’ve got a few weeks to ...

Hi, I’ve been booked in for an anaesthetics appointment at the hospital. I’m assuming this is because of my weight I’m classed as high risk. Does anyone have any experience of this and could help me to understand what this is and why I have it? I’m 23w and haven’t decided on a birth plan yet.

I am due in less than two weeks & I just have no idea what to expect , please share y’all’s birth stories with me🥹

I’m having my scheduled c-section tomorrow at 8am. I’m 39 weeks and expecting baby girl. Second time mom. So excited. Any advice???

So my doctor told me i was getting induced either at 38 or 39 weeks And since is in December and i live in Chicago so winter is wild, i wanna get there comfy with my pajamas set. Do you guys think it’ll look weird? I know is a silly question but sometimes i care too much about my outfits😭 But that day i just want…

Ok I got up and there was a little puddle of idk what on my chair and my contractions or Braxton hicks are getting worse .

Hi everyone, I’m not sure if having discharge every day is normal I don’t remember being like this before a baby and now with my first I feel like everyday I throw discharge but then again idk if it’s pee although I don’t feel like I trickle or anything what are your thoughts ? Any similar experience?

Has anyone else had multiple c-sections? And will be having one this pregnancy?

I’m a first time mom, I’m 17, I’ve experienced Braxton hicks , I’m 38 weeks but my midwife measured my baby at 40 weeks on Monday. I’ve been loosing my mucus plug over the past week slowly. My water has not broke but it feels like my cramps are getting worse and it hasn’t stopped for a few hours since I got back fro...

I didn’t want to take a picture but I’m pretty sure I just had my bloody show? It was like thick discharge with brownish reddish blood in it. How long after a bloody show did you guys go into labor?

I was told I has adenomyosis during the c section I had for my now 6 month old. I'm pregnant again (6 weeks) and wondering if this changes anything for the next c section? Does having a "bulky" uterus increase risk?

I just had my second baby over two weeks ago via c section and I have the steri strips and dissolvable stitches . I have not seen my provider yet but I am going to in a week or so . My scar seems to be healing has a slight smell but nothing terrible only concern is redness and soreness , question when taking a sho...

Hi Ladies, I had my 37 week appointment and chose to do cervix check. It was pretty rough and uncomfortable. That was around 10:30 this morning. Since then I’ve been having non-stop contractions every 2-4 minutes apart. I can breath through them. Some of them are longer than others. Has anyone had a cervix exam ...

Hi guys im 6months PP and my scar for what ever reason has been constantly irritated idk when it hasn’t bothered me idk if its cause thats where my underwear slips down to that crease or where my pants fold when i sit i just don’t know if this is normal or if there is a cream or lotion i can put on it to help? Idk i...

Hey mamas just want to know how many of you have a c-sectio scar that really bothers you and you don't like how it looks or if your scar healed fine and doesn't affect your self image

I gave birth to my wonderfully chaotic toddler 20 months ago. I had a c section after a long labor. My husband and I are thinking about trying to another baby! I'm just curious what it feels like during pregnancy with your scar? How it grows, does it hurt, does the nerve bother you? I still have some issues touching...

hey, so i’m 32 weeks considering induction because the amount of stress i’m under and what i do for work is putting so much strain on my body and my mental health that im terrified im going to hurt my baby. would this be something my doctor would consider? am i crazy?

My parents who live out of state are super excited about baby girl. They are blowing me up about being here for the birth. But they tried to invite themselves into our home to be here for the birth! We know babies tend to come on their own time — but I don’t feel like hosting anyone leading up to L&D. How have oth...