Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Has anyone had difficulty using tampons after their c-section? I'm 6 weeks pp and just had my period but find it difficult to use a tampon and therefore stuck with a pad which i hate

How can it go down that quickly?

I’m 41 weeks and I need this baby out of me 😭😂 I’m trying to avoid a medical induction what can I do to get things to speed up? I’m only 1 cm dilated and still carrying high and there’s no signs of labor anytime soon. Helppp!!!!

Hey girls, I’ve had a lot of clear discharge today and have had on off cramps. I just had to go the toilet really quick and had diarrhoea and then came downstairs, sat on the sofa and tried to stand up and had this pressure like pain in my vagina and back. Is this a contraction? It’s been 20 minutes since and I’ve...

I’m scheduled for an induction this Sunday. I’ll be 41+1 how does the induction process normally go ? What should I expect ? I haven’t heard a lot of good stories abt induction but he’s getting big and it’s way pass his due date

I’m travelling to China in a few days (I’ll be 26 weeks) and was wondering if anyone had any advice for the flight and trip etc. I’ve ordered some compression socks, will be taking my hospital notes and will speak to my midwife/gp about a fit to fly certificate tomorrow. Is there anything that I’m missing?

Has anyone experienced increased yellowish discharge Im at week 9 Is that normal?

I’m not going to attach a pic as I think we’ve all seen hundreds by now - but once we’ve lost our mucus plug, are we supposed to let someone know? For example, text my midwife or ring triage? Currently no other labour symptoms, just a LOT of pressure (37+4)

So I just lost my mucus plug. Colour is a bit odd (will add pictures in comments) don’t know if this is a cause for concern and if I should call the midwife or just keep going as normal. I’ve had a lot of period like cramps today as well and been so so tired. Is this finally the start of it??

Today I got the date of my planned cesarean. We are very excited. Does anyone know the average hospital stay after the C-section? How long would I need bed rest care at home? Or is the recovery not that bad to need care? Is it possible to look after baby alone once home or would I need someone with me? My partne...

Hey ladies just a curiosity question do any of your scars/surrounding area feel numb to touch sometimes it feels so weird it makes me feel nauseous like I know I'm touching it but I can't feel it. Does anyone else experience this, I wonder if the sensation will ever come back? I wasn't sure if this was a c sectio...

I'm being admitted to APH at 11am on the day of my section so must be an afternoon slot does anyone know the rough times this could go up to? X

Hey loves! I had my 34 week midwife appointment this morning and asked about an elective c section in which I’m being referred to a consultant to discuss further. Considering I’m doing this pregnancy on my own, I’m starting to feel a little judged by family for wanting to go down this route and feeling a little ups...

Hey everyone, i woke up this morning with really watery discharge and im not sure if its normal or if its something i should go get checked out?

I have a friend I’m pregnant with we are shy of a week apart She was asking about self inducing at 36 weeks Any thoughts ???

My due date is in a couple of weeks and I don’t feel ready at all, I’m scared I don’t have everything I need for my baby… I tried to keep it as minimal as I could but now I feel like I don’t have enough stuff. Please make a list of all the things that you think are essential for a baby in the comments!❤️

Apparently I have lost my mucus plug , and As the dr was doing the check, she asked if she could take a photo of inside my vagina to get a second opinion …….. She left the room and came back a little later , Now Dr said she can see my membranes… and I am 1cm dialated Is this normal? I’ve never heard of membranes ...

I was 39 weeks and barely had signs of labor. Wednesday of last week I had a doctor’s appointment, they said I was 3cm dilated, so they wanted to induce me Monday due to gestational diabetes. I was like nooo not happening so I was doing everything for her to come over the weekend. Before I left my appointment my ...

Loaded post. I’m 38 weeks and nervous about what to expect when my water breaks. Our plan is for my husband to drive me to the hospital. He works in roofing and sometimes has jobs an hour away. I’ll be devastated if he can’t be there when she comes and I definitely don’t want to pay for an ambulance to get me. What...

Just wondering if anyone has experienced being pregnant 6 months after having a c section? My LO is almost 7 months and I took a test yesterday and found out I’m pregnant again, just feeling a bit stressed about it all. I am on the pill and breastfeeding.