Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

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 💙

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

I’ll be 6 weeks pp on Wednesday and we tried to have sex on Sunday and my word it was painful. We went slow, used lube and a condom and we had to stop and he was barely in. I’ve never felt anything like it before having sex. I had a c section and pp bleeding stopped around 4 weeks. Is anyone else the same? What di...

I started having constant braxton hicks this morning and then had a bloody show. From around 12 they started picking up to more painful contractions lasting 40s every 3 mins. During this time I hadn’t felt baby move as much so I came in for monitoring. I’m in so much pain and have been for 6 hours but just found out...

Had my first back in September, just found out I’m about 6 weeks pregnant and so my babes will be 13 months apart, anyone have a back to back c section? My former maternity care won’t take me on as they said I’m high risk and didn’t wait 18 months between. So now I’m freaking out..

Hi girls, I’m 34 + 2 and my midwife says she thinks baby is Frank breech. She’s said there’s time for baby to turn but if still the same at 36 weeks they will probably book me in for a c section. Is anyone else in the same boat and has anyone’s babies done the same and then turned ok on their own? Any help or advi...

Anyone had this done and can shed some light on what to possibly expect if I go this route? Any stories, things to consider, heads up, anything! 41+3 today on my third pregnancy and seems no sign of labor. I’m DYING. Thanks in advance!

So I’ve been given my section date today but I am still not 100% about what I want to do. Practically the section would be easier. Partner can plan days off. My mum can book work so she can look after my 3 year old etc etc. But I’m worried my recovery won’t go as well as my first section (baby was breech) Part ...

Hi is anyone at the QE hospital in Gateshead and when did you get your c section dates I’m 37 weeks tomorrow and had all my checks done and bloods done for my c section been given the wash to use 5 days before but haven’t actually received my date yet

Anyone due mid May received their elective C-section dates yet? Will it be posted on badger notes soon after the obs call?

Is anyone here thinking about (or has already) giving birth at Goole Hospital, the midwifery unit? I am a bit worried that they're currently talking about closing the Hospital due to not having enough people in the area!

Hi all! Please help me if you can as I'm loosing the will to live. I had an emergency c section on 27th February are a failed induction. My incision originally opened up on 20th March and since then it's opened up 7 times in different places. I will admit this was 2 big ones and 5 tiny ones that are probably the s...

First time Mum to be , I’m 33 weeks today and thinking of packing my hospital bag. Just wondered what people class as absolute essentials for me and baby so I don’t under or over pack ! Many thanks in advance :)

First time mama and I’m getting induced tonight and I’m terrified any advice/tips would be greatly appreciated 🩷

Our little girl has always been long, even on scans she was all legs🤣 we goggled the average height of 6 month old and it said roughly 65cm. She’s 6month on the 12th and was 3 weeks early, she’s already over 70cm… just curious how accurate the average is

hi everyone. my baby is due towards the end of this month, what tog sleep bag would i get?

I had a c section 4 months ago and straight after I was actually really impressed with how well I looked and how much of the pregnancy weight had gone. 4 months later and I’m heavier than ever and feel so crappy. I’m struggling with diet so would like to try some exercises to help lift my mood and self esteem. I di...

Hi girls. I am 17wks 3 days and I am thinking about my birthing plan. I am absolutely petrified of any complications going wrong in a natural birth and I’m one of those people who need to know what’s going on and when it’s going to happen. I am strongly thinking about having an elective C-section. What wre your exp...

Birth story My waters went on my due date (4th April) at 4pm. It was just a trickle and after second guessing it for a while I went into triage to get it checked. Annoyingly I'd been in the hospital that day for my BP profile as it started to creep up and I needed to go in for monitoring every other day. Triage con...

Been getting pink stained mucus all night/ morning do you think this could be labour?? Period like cramps on and off aswell!