Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Hey guys, been getting more and more confirmation on things with my girl and I’ll be having before 37 weeks because of IUGR, I was wondering if anyone else in our group has been dealing with possible preemie / nicu stay

Hey, I’m very close to my ‘due date’ and I’ve opted for an ‘out of guidance’ birth plan as I want to be in the birth centre, water, gas and air etc for my VBAC. I had an emergency c section last time so I know things can go left very quickly so I want to think of all the possibilities. If I get to 41 weeks, th...

After 2 back to back c section pregnancies I am now left with this ☹️do you have any at home workouts or stretches that can help with this?

Has anyone’s shaved over their c section scar yet? Im scared 😂

Hi. Just wondering how long others went after finding out they were 2cm dilated? I have been contracting on and off for weeks and then today I was in hospital (again!) For contractions and fetal heart rate falling and they told me I was 2cm dilated...I feel like I live in that hospital! Thank you.

Had a tiny bit of pale green discharge for 2 days now. Have had swabs sent off to check it but just wondering if anyone has experience the same and everything was ok? Obviously stressing🤣

Wow. I'm currently writing down a list of things I need for myself, my husband and baby for our hospital bag. This is our second baby and I feel so nostalgic 😢 I can't even how fast time is flying already. January will be here before you know it 😭

Please no judgement! Does anyone else do sun beds and have done after C-section? If so does anyone have any advice on how they covered their scar in a stand up? I’m 6 weeks pp. Thanks

im 31 + 4 weeks and have been having braxton hicks on and off since 28 weeks, I only really seem to get them after 1pm as that's when I have lunch (teacher) and they have been getting more intense and somewhat painful as the day goes on, they get a bit better when I lay on my side but the moment I get up it all come...

So i had my membrane sweep yesterday, i lost my mucus plus last night and ive been a little crampy and have been feeling a lot of pressure. Is this a sign that labor will start soon? i’m a ftm so i have no idea what to feel for

Cut the long story short I had to go to triage yesterday as I had reduced movements, a small bloody show, contractions every 5 mins which was more intense than BH that I’ve had for weeks.. everything was all good I’m 2cm and had a sweep I lost a lot of mucas bloody show this morning like ALOT! and had awful cramps, ...

Where'd you give birth and how was the experience? I'm kinda leaning towards a c section because I'm having twins buy if you did do vaginally how was that??

Never felt so much pain from this induction, the midwife has tried breaking my waters which has been unsuccessful so now I'm having a balloon cafeteria inserted 😩I don't think baby will arrive today but who knows

Hey girl! Booked in for a ballon induction later today and just wanting some positive induction stories as I’m freaking out a little! Have they worked for many and how long after did you meet your babies🫶🏼

I had my little boy via emergency C-section 3 weeks ago and the end of the incision still hasn’t healed. It’s become quite tender and starting to hurt around the whole scar should I go to triage to get checked out ?

When should I start packing bags? What do I need? I had a C-section last time but was emergency so I just packed everything for the unknown 😂 any c-section specific things you need or don’t need?

For the ladies who had multiple c sections. I’m due with my second child in December, I had my first child 7 years ago via emergency c-section, I may have to have another (IDK). My question is is the pain and recovery worse then the first one? How was your experiences, can’t lie I’m nervous, because 7 years ago c se...

What are some ways you got labor to start? I’m ready for this little one to come out! 😁

How long after having a c section did everyone have sex?

Does MKUH provide a labor gown, or do we need to bring one from home?