Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Anyone else who had a c section still struggling with numbness around their scar? Or anyone who has had any improvement in the numbness, what did you do to help it? I feel like I need to try scar massaging but the thought of going near it makes me feel so cringey because of the numbness 🤢

Hey all, I’m booked in for a c section due to a very stubborn little boy not flipping around the right way 😅 ecv didn’t work. I’m honestly so nervous for the whole thing but mainly the recovery process as I’ve heard it’s the hardest part, any tips or advice on how to cope with that period of time?

How long after your bloody show did labour start?

I was due the 12th but they wanted to induced me so I was like yeah! I wanted to meet my baby let me just say I was on medicine to induced labour for 2 days and my lil girls didn't like that so her heart started skipping so I HAD to get a c section which was not terrible at all very calm environment very quick and p...

I'm 36 weeks is it too late to ask for a c section?

First baby- what do I need to pack in my hospital bag for baby and for myself please?! I’m 36 weeks pregnant so I need to get on it asap but no idea where to start!!!

Hi everyone we go on holiday Sunday and I’ve made a list for my baby, clothes are done but what are your main essentials please? And what do I take in hand luggage other than the usual, nappies, toys, snacks? Any help would be great 😆

Most of us have heard that sex in the 3rd trimester can help our bodies prepare for labor but how? Like is it the sex that’s important or is this only effective if one of us orgasms?

Hi everyone, my baby was born on Thursday one day shy of 33 weeks. I am about to be discharged from the hospital so my ability to walk over and see him will be gone. I’ve been told the ward where parents can stay with their babies is full so I will be visiting daily. I was just wondering on peoples perspectives fo...

Any second time mamas used epidural. How was your experience? I had c-section with my first and I’m considering epidural with this one.

I'm so nervous about them delivering my baby at 34 weeks due to preeclampsia. I need some positive stories please 🙄

Had my C-section it went so smoothly just hated the not being able to eat all day and the wait we got told to be in for 11 there was only 2 of us going in I didn’t have my little boy til 5pm worth eveything 🥰💙😍 he weighed 8lbs

Great subject line I know. I’m 25 weeks and my husband says that my discharge has a strong fishy smell that lingers after I use the bathroom. Not mortifying at all. Is this normal? I plan to ask my OB in a couple days when I see her but wanted to ask the community too. 😬

When is it safe to shave after a C section?? I’m 3 weeks now, would that be safe? It’s very much on my bikini line so it would be unavoidable going over it.

Im 2 weeks post c section and my pubic bone area above my c section woundd is still very swollen and numb. Does anyone else have this and will it go away? It looks really strange 😭

I’m being induced at 37 weeks and 1 day next Tuesday, the ward midwives have said it may not take and I may need a section but I still want to try. Who has had a positive induction at 37 weeks?

Is it true that they make you take off your wedding ring when you’re going to give birth?

I’ve been slowly losing discharge like this which is sticky and stringy, little bits for the past week or so but this is the most I’ve got at once, there was more when I wiped again and more earlier too, what do we think labour anywhere near? I’m 38+3 😅

I have a new found respect for everyone for being able to handle a cannula! I had an iron infusion today before my c section in 4 weeks, the nurse tried to put the cannula in my hand and pierced the vein, blood everywhere, then took it out and said she couldn't do it.. my hand is now in agony all swollen and bruised...

I had the sweep today and before they did it I was already 3cm dilated, what are the chances of it working? I am exactly 40 weeks today 💙