Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I just had a c section I’m 2 days pp. I have a Toddler at home he is 33 pounds (14 months) how long do I have to wait until I can lift him? I’m a stay at home mom and have no help during the day. My sister took this week off to help me but after that I’m on my own until the afternoon. I don’t know how I’m going to d...

I have a bmi of 40 and have been put as ‘high risk’. I was wondering if anyone who else has been in this position gave birth naturally, planned or unplanned c section or was induced. Been trying to google but just end up getting more over whelmed by the whole thing! 😫

I am 38 weeks pregnant anyone has trips to induce because I need this baby out

I’ve lost the baby weight but my stomach is still loose I know that’s normal of course but I wanna tighten it up and tone my stomach does anyone have any good workouts for that ?

Is there anything anyone did at home to start labor? My doctor isn’t going to induce me because I don’t have any complications and I’m ready to have this baby. My body hurts soo much doing day to day things. Any advice? Ps: I want him here before thanksgiving

I’ve seen a lot of people on here saying there are benefits of your baby not having the father’s last name on birth certificate. We’re married but it’s completely fallen apart and I’m due in a few weeks. We also have another child together that does have his last name. I’m pretty sure I’m not having him in the deliv...

I had my baby 12 days ago by emergency c-section and had my dressing taking off on day 7. Since then, I’ve noticed more pain/aches around the scar, it’s also red. M y midwife checked it yesterday and said it’s looking good. But since then I have noticed that it’s quite wet (possible sweat) around it. I’m a plus siz...

I feel awkward mentioning it to my husband lol, as I’m having a c section I think. I’ve only just heard about such a thing, and I’m sure my husband knows nothing about it. Do most of your husbands give you a push present or is it just something on the internet?

Out for dinner this evening and on the drive home I started to get sore tightenings across my stomach. Lasting about 40ish seconds and 17/18 mins apart. So far my braxton hicks have been painless and these tightenings had me wincing a little. No other symptoms as of yet, no bloody show, no waters breaking, so very...

Is anyone due Christmas week (I’m 24th December) and have there c section date? If so what is it? X

Hey girls ..: so it’s no surprise that my November baby came in October. I had an elective c section based on late GD and large baby . Baby weighed 9.3lbs and at home now recovering after 2 days in hospital . I will prob leave this group. But thank you for all the support and feel free to message or connect via dm’s...

Please someone tell me everything is gonna be okay and what to expect 😭 I’m freaking out. My biggest concern is I was told to wait 18 months….

I am due with twins in a couple months, wondering what twin/ triplets mommas think? If you could go back in time would you keep your delivery experience the same or would you have changed your plan? There’s so many unknowns with twins that emergency c-sections scares me. I had my first naturally so I know what to ex...

Sorry TMI !!! I am 9+1 and having different discharge. Can I ask what everyone else's is like ?

Hi! I’m 33 weeks and starting to reconsider home birth as for me and my partner it’s very difficult to get to the hospital. ( My partner is disabled so can’t drive). What do you think about home birth? How was your experience? Need some advice xx🥹🫶🏼

I am having twins and I am 28W 3D… I have a daughter that is 9 and with her I gave birth “naturally”. I still had an epidural done that’s why I put the quotes. Babies are due in a couple months and wondering what peoples opinions or stories are on deciding for a scheduled c-section, or should I try naturally again? ...

Just had thick jelly discharge on two wipes, a string of it about 5-6cm long both times. No pink tinge. Mucus plug? 😟 I’m 35+2. Not my first baby and definitely remember getting this the first time right before labour. In a panic!

When filling out my midwife form at 8 weeks I requested to have my baby at the Lagan valley hospital. However, any time I look at the website it says it’s closed to births. Does anyone know any details for this? I’m in the middle of the country and it takes about 35 minutes to get there, and heading into Belfast wou...

I’ve got a 22 month old toddler and a newborn who was born via c section up until now my other half has always been around to help with lifting the toddler when needed but he goes back to work next week and I’m petrified of being by myself and not being able to lift him in and out of the crib but don’t want to burde...

There’s potential I might be going in to be induced early next week; I currently only have a ‘normal’ hospital bag prepped but I know for induction I could be in for a few days before anything happens! Any tips on what to add to the bag for an induction? Thankyou!