Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Does anyone know if the midwife led unit is private rooms or whether it’s a big shared room for after birth? This is my first baby and I just want to prepare myself with what to expect! I’ve read that in some hospitals they give the option of a private room for a fee but can’t find any information on Heath hospital ...

Hi, I'm leila. Anyone has experience or information to share from C-section in Barnet hospital.

Hi, I'm given my date for elective c-section, but I am told I won't know which doctor will operate until the day. Do you have a similar experience? I'm very anxious not knowing who will run the operation.

I have opted for elective C-section. My date is booked, but I am told I won't know which Dr would run the operation until the day before going to operation hall. Can anyone has experience to share. I'm very anxious not knowing which Dr will run the C-section. I'm booked at Barnet Hospital north london. Will appreci...

Mine is not growing very well in my opinion let wait for 10 months HV appointment x

When did you ring Labour ward. My contractions have gone to irregular to now regular every 7 mins (see screenshot) they told me to ring when I have 3 within 10 minutes but this is my 2nd baby and I feel like it's going to get closer very quickly! Also TMI but does anyone get loads of wind when having a contraction 🙈

Sorry for TMI but is anyone else experiencing/experienced creamy white discharge? I’m 4+4, I think!

how do you guys know how dilated you are or effaced etc? my last appointment was September 26th so they didn’t check then and my next one is November 12th and I think baby is going to be here by then? 🤣

I have my telephone appointment for my C-section tomorrow. I’m electing for a C-section due to mental health reasons etc. I’m so so nervous for it. Can anyone tell me what to expect? And do you get your date? I will be 33 weeks tomorrow

My little man finally showing a slow appearance been at hospital since 3pm and now it's currently 1130pm being induced since his over due but he got to a 4cm dilation on his own with out breaking my water, but it is low low for amenities fluid but he been moving like his running a marathon, but I'm so excited to me...

Currently 36 weeks and baby girl is breech. Having a scan this Friday to sew if she has moved otherwise considering an ECV. I've been made aware of the risks etc. Apparently there's a 50/50 chance of it working. Had anyone been through this before and had an ECV? Thanks 😊

Has anyone else had their baby circumcised around a year old? How was it? I have to for NICU reasons and that’s the best option after consulting many professionals just trying to prepare! Ps. You aren’t gonna change my mind about getting it done idc what you think about it🫶🏻🫶🏻

Anyone get pregnant again under a year PP? I have had two c sections one 7 years ago and another 9 months ago. Any stories getting pregnant under a year?

Ladies, please advise what should i go for? RV or Foothills for my 2nd csection delivery. I had my first in RV but honestly my experience sucked big time in terms of night doctors and having a shared room 🙂‍↕️ One of the times they forgot to give me painkillers and even when it was their mistake they told me to…

Hey ladies, my family doctor told me not to go for midwife if im planning to go for csection. Basically i had an emergency csection first time and she said its safe to go for repeat csec considering my age(38) until Im hell bent of trying Vbac this time. I’m not sure if I should think of Vbac ladies 😢 what if they…

I will be having a planned c-section at UHCW soon and I'm wondering when I will be given a date? If you had a non emergency C-section when were you given your date and what was your experience with UHCW?

My neighbor just had a little girl and I want to spoil her with some small gifts when she comes from the hospital (porch drop off and a text I promise) :D What are some things you would like to receive if you were in her spot? I was thinking of some tummy time toys, books, bake her lactation cookies and maybe order ...

It is looking more and more like I will be having a C section. I had my first vaginally but this baby is sitting breech so a c section it is. What are some positive c section experiences? What should i expect? What are some must haves post partum? Will i be in pain the whole time after the spinal wears off?

Hello! I would love to hear your thoughts about the Royal Sussex maternity department. I’m due with baby number 2 in February and I’d love to hear some details about your experiences, good and bad, what are the wards/rooms like, staffing experiences etc… anything you think you would have liked to know before going! ...

Hi ladies, hope you are okay! Just wanted to know what peoples plans were for taking colostrum to the hospital. 1- how many syringes are you planning to take with you? 2- are you planning on taking it with you from the point you are taken onto the delivery ward, or are you sending your partner home to collect it a...