Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Just wondering how long you had to stay in hospital after a c-section if you and baby are genuinely well? Google gives various answers

Hi mamas! I am new in san diego and please need your advice on good hospitals for labor and delivery that you had a great experience with! Thank y'all..

We are traveling to Spain in December , it’s our first travel with baby. So all very unorganized and don’t know what to buy and bring yet. Baby will be 11 months then, will I need to buy a different push chair for the travel? The one that I can put to the cabin space on the air plane? Or can I use my existing oyst...

Anyone had a c section and drove before their 6 weeks advice to not drive is up ?

I can't tell if I'm leaking amniotic fluid or if it's just pee😩🤦‍♀️ I currently have a cold so can't even smell to see if it smells like urine. And I can't tell the difference with the colour either... I haven't felt a pop or anything but I went to stretch to grab something and it leaked suddenly and I'm usually…

I'm 40+5 with ni signs of labor what so ever. Tried everything and nothing... I'm being induced in two days and I'm scared. I was not scared of labor if it started spontaneously but the induction is scaring me I don't know why. Any positive stories of induction that did not need c-section at the end?

So I went for a sweep today (I’m 39 weeks) and midwife said I’m 2cm dilated. Anyone else who has had a sweep did it work? Or how long did active labour begin after being 2cm dilated? I know probably silly questions but I just don’t know what to expect and when to expect it x

I’m having an elective c section this pregnancy after an emergency one first time round. Anyone know when you get a date?

Hi girls I’m 25 weeks pregnant and terrified at the thought of giving birth. Since finding out about my pregnancy I’ve seriously considered going for the caesarean. Can I please have some advice?

I’m having a C Section in 2 days,I was planning a home birth but I’m 41+5 and I’m mentally and physically done. I’m looking for some advice on what to bring,things you found were essential etc! I know to take my own pillow and have disposable nappy’s but no idea what else I need!

I’ve been feeling cramps (mild to pretty strong sometimes) and constant lower back ache for a few days now. I’ve tried all the natural remedies like dates, raspberry leaf tea, curb walking, stair laterals and even baby daddy so I’m thinking it’s early labour? How can I decipher a cramp from a contraction though? Do ...

Hi I had my baby in arrowe park 7 months ago and heard from other mums on here you can get a birth debrief. Has anyone had one of these before? And know how to get one? I had quite a traumatic birth and can’t remember a lot so it’s been recommended to me.

I'm 19 days post emergency C-section and I'm still bleeding. I would say it's still the amount of a heavy period. I'm currently on abx for an infection in my wound as well. Just wondered if this is normal to still be bleeding at this stage and when did it stop for everyone? TIA

Heyyy, I had an emergency cerclage fitted few days ago at 22 weeks pregnant as i dilated to 1cm. I have a follow up appointment in a week’s time. I just wanted to know if other people have just had the 1 follow up appointment or a few? and if so what it covers. Feel free to message me or reply to on 🫶🏼

Morning all I’m planning to try and breast feed. Do I need to bring a bottle in my hospital bag just in case? ❤️

Darent Valley or Pembury?

Since finding out they're pregnant has anyone else also found a stage 3 (or any stage!) prolapse? I have stage 3 and not sure what to think about giving birth? Second pregnancy, first birth was long but uncomplicated...

This might be a stupid question but does the guy have to cum inside you to help with induction or will just sex with pulling out work too?

Hey ladies, I am getting induced today at 40 weeks with my first baby. Feeling mixed emotions. Scared but excited at the same time. Hope everything goes well for me and baby.

Also I was 1 centimeter dilated at my appointment this past Friday .