Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I went to triage yesterday early hours of the morning as baby had stopped moving then he started moving once I was on the machine i mentioned my due date is on Friday. They did a full examination on me then asked me about my birth plan I told them I’m done with this and all I want is baby delivered safely. They have...

So I am going to be 36 weeks on Friday. I see my OB on Thursday and I have been leaking colostrum bad for a few days. Should I be trying to collect what is coming out or wait until I see my OB and ask her if I should use a gala and collect? I hate for what is producing to go to waste. Also, does this mean I may go...

Anyone have an experience with ECV to turn a breech baby? I’m 36 weeks and it’s recommended for 37 weeks. Appreciate the feedback!

It’s been 5 we’re since I had my daughter, scar has been healing well but I’m feeling like I’ve taken two steps forward 5 steps back I’m struggling with internal pains even when I cough. Anyone else experiencing this or shall I reach out to drs so scared I’ve overdone something and caused damage 😞

hi everyone. i had my 38 wk appointment today and they did an US to see how big the baby was, apparently he turned around and is now breech 😭 my doctor is scheduling me for a C-section next week tuesday when i will be 39 wks. has this happened to anyone before? i’m hoping the baby turns again but i don’t think he…

Everyone keeps telling me it’s impossible to get back to your pre-baby body or better, is it true?

Hi. Anyone (in UK) who has had / due to have an elective c-section, how long before your due date was it scheduled for? First pregnancy if that makes a difference. Thanks

So baby has been head down prior to 28 weeks (I found out via ultrasound at a shop, never actually felt her turn) apparently she has been comfortable in this position for quite some time. Currently 31W4D and I went back today for another set of 3D pictures and she has remained head down. Does this mean she’ll possi...

Hey everyone- curious your experience- I’m 36 years old, pregnant with my first, and my doc mentioned induction as an option due to my age. No health or other medical concerns, baby is a head down, both baby and I are in good health. Do we think it makes sense dot opt to induce at 39 weeks? from what I’ve read so fa...

I was wondering if anyone so far is most likely doing a natural birth? So far my baby has been super healthy which I’m very thankful for. So it’s looking like I will not be getting induced or a scheduled c section unless something changes from now to the next month. I was curious if anyone else is in the same boat w...

Did anyone else find it scary to sleep on your side after a c section? I’ve been sleeping on my back since my section 2 weeks ago and I just want to be able to move freely in bed but when I lay on my side it feels so weird not having a bump to support me 😂 I tried sleeping on my side and woke up with terrible…

What prep were you made to do before the c section? Meds? Shaving? Nails (allowed or nah) thank you x

I went to to my gp today and they said it’s hypertrophic which means I need physiotherapy as it hasn’t fully healed from the inside and I will need to have a scan. Is anyone else C-section gone down or is it a lump. Someone describe how there c section scar looks like at 12 month plus ??

I still have things I need to do before my induction date 03/18. But I’m so tired. I wake up tired. My toddler needs/wants to play but I physically cannot keep up. Standing up I get sharp pains in my vagina, pains in my back. I’m so ready for this to be over. Is anyone else not ready? I don’t have the car seat in th...

She's coming early C section style. I'm going to be a hungry, nervous wreck

What will happen if baby boy is breech at 36 weeks?

When did you all start packing your hospital bags? What did you bring for you and what did you bring for baby? I’m only 25 weeks but feel the need to get them packed asap after just watching 3 people have their babies around 32 - 28 weeks.

so i’m in the bath at the moment, and i just felt liquid fall out of my vagina, but i have no idea if it was my waters, or if i peed myself a little, or if it was discharge 🥲

I’ve told my husband I want a ‘push present’ despite whether I give birth vaginally or have a c-section and he’s totally on board with it and going with the flow which I love- any ideas, I’m thinking designer bag, but i keep changing my mind 😅👜🎁🏝️💍🧁

How was everyones experience birthing the placenta?