Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Hey girls, how long after your C-section did you wait to be intimate with your partner again? I am almost 4 weeks post C-section and have been healing really well I was up and about feeling good a few days after and out to have a wee walks with my partner and baby a few days later and I have all my mobility back now...

I'm in such pain, midwife is coming today anyway but honestly the wound, the preeclampsia, the sleep deprivation and sore nipples are nothing compared to the pain in my butt! Haven't pooped since early labour really (managed a 🪨 this morning after an hour sat on the loo). Had some mild laxative I've been…

So I'm aware this is a bit of a specific question and I'm hoping my picture here hopes to explain I have a previous surgery from when I was younger with a rather large scar running from my belly button down to just below my pants line this surgery happened 16 years ago so isn't fresh and is obviously fully healed ...

Morning ladies, I received my date for my elective caesarean section yesterday, and I’m due to go in 7am on the 17th! Super exciting! I’m basically just looking for any tips/tricks you found really helpful towards the build up/during/after the surgery? Things like how you prepared yourself, how you managed nerves (b...

Has anyone had a Vbac or another c section?

For those of you who have already had their little one, how long before labour actually started did you have “looser bowels”? I’ve read it can be a sign around 24-48 hours before but I’m intrigued as to if this is actually the case!

Had an examination early hours this morning. 1cm dilated and 50% effaced. So i have been told i’m in for a rough couple of days any advice.

Hi, could someone walk me through what happens at the pre-op? Have mine booked day before C-section and can’t find childcare for my 4 year old (grandparents flying that day)… husband doesn’t start his leave until day of C-section 🫣

This is my second pregnancy but I still have no idea what to pack in my bag 😂 Has anyone got a list or suggestions!!🤍

I lost my mucus plug last night and since then I have been having really strong period like cramps in my groin. They’ve woke me up at times throughout the night and are still present this morning but they can’t be contractions as sometimes it’ll last minutes and other times seconds and there could be hours between t...

Hello, I’m pregnant with my third child. The previous 2 children were both c sections. The first was an emergency c section after labor complications, the second was an unscheduled early c section due to his size and excessive amniotic fluid. For this third baby we’ve had to move up my c section date because she is ...

To do or not to do. I have my 38 week appt tomorrow and she said if I’m dilated to a 1 that she would do it if I’d like. But I don’t know if I want to or not. I’m so excited for my girl to come already but I feel like maybe I shouldn’t rush her 😭 and what’s two more weeks 🤷🏻‍♀️ idk what’s everyone’s take of this…

Anyone else experiencing weird smelling discharge? I’m 18 weeks and I need to know I’m not alone. My doctor has done every swab test. (For context it ranges from like a vinegar or beef jerky smell. Smelt like syrup one time) 😩

I’m 8 months pp and I’ve notice I’ve got small bumps or lumps above and under one part of my c section it is a little sore to press on just wondering if that’s normal like maybe scar tissue or something

Hi ladies, so I’m 18 weeks pregnant and I’ve just noticed clear discharge that’s got the consistency of jelly. There’s no blood or anything, is this normal? New to all this.

i just sneezed and had a gush of fluid come out which is odorless should i be concerned? any ideas what it could be??

Hi all, curious if anyone else has experienced something similar. My c section was 5 weeks ago. By week 3 I was feeling really good. Most discomfort was gone and aside from some spotting it was like I never had one. By week 4 I was back to normal and probably didn’t take it as easy as I should. I am now week 5 and ...

Hi ladies...I'm nearly 6 months postpartum and I'm really struggling with the smell of my c section scar, I'm trying to keep it as clean as possible but it still seems to be smelling like sweat? I'm a curvy person and I'm just anxious about it atm....any advice thanks

Lovely mamma’s!! Has anyone experienced stopped bleeding after 6 days of c-section. I am currently 14 days postpartum and haven’t got any further after 6 days. Is it normal?

Has anyone had any cervical checks yet? My midwife did one today because I was a little worried about the braxton hicks/possible contractions I've been having. Come to find out, I'm still completely closed! Both my other pregnancies, I was 1 cm at this point! If you've had any checks, are you dilated yet or still cl...