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Our April 27th baby arrived yesterday (4th May) at 9:51am 7lb 9oz. Most horrendous, and traumatic birth. Did manage to not get them to do an emergency C section though which has saved the last little bit of non trauma I have. However, so glad to be through it with this little darling- finding out she was a girl even...

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27+3 bumpdate let's see yours 🥰

I am aware mine is small 🤣 I currently do 2 x 5k runs a week, 8k steps minimum daily & weightlifting! When will she pop?!

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Bleeding

I am 35 weeks and 5 days I’ve been experiencing bleeding most of today I phoned the hospital they said it sounds like thrush the cramps are getting worse and the bleeding isn’t stopping. I dunno what to do

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GIRLS NAMES PLEASEEEEEE 🙌🏼🤍🩷

Need to know everyone’s fav girls names please

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6months pregnant. About 27 weeks. Can’t believe it.

Belly got so much bigger this past month. How am I gonna do 3 more?!??

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Advice?

Right idk what to do I’ve been in pain and agony for hours the tightening and pain come and go quite close together n last between a min and 2 mins each time I had some diarrhoea again ( sorry for tmi) and so much pressure in my lower back and throbbing sensations in my vagina ? Do i go to hospital? Last time I went...

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Finally she’s here 🩷

Bella Primrose Tucker 🩷 Born 4/5/24, 8 days overdue via c section due to 2 failed inductions, and 2 failed attempts at breaking my waters 🫠 Absolute chunk weighing 8lb 13 So in love 🩷

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39 induction - can you share your experience?

I'm booked on Monday for induction exactly at 39 weeks. My husband and I decided to move forward as the baby is moving less and I have a severe back/leg problem (I can't walk). We decided it was the best for both of us. Can you please share your experience if you have had one? Was it good? Bad? And why? Im stres...

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Did anyone get pregnant before recommended timeline after c-section?

As the title says, did anyone get pregnant before the recommended time from the doctor? I know they usually recommend 14-18 months between c-sections to prevent uterine rupture, loss, etc. Just looking if anyone has/knows of any personal experiences!!

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Gel induction

How soon after does Labour start or the pain? I had mine about 40 mins ago and the pressure and pain OMG I can’t stop crying

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He’s finally here 💙

Make handsome baby boy Denim Makai born April 26, 2024 at 8:14 AM. He was 6 lbs. 2 oz. 18 inches long.

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Midwife appointment

Got my first midwife appointment in a couple of weeks what can I expect?

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Induced VBAC or another csection?

Please share your experiences! They want to get my baby out within the next week or so due to gestational diabetes and increased fluid. I still can’t decide if I want to be induced or if I should go for another csection! I have always wanted to experience a natural birth and hated every minute of my previous csect...

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Inconsistent contractions (38+2)

I’ve been having inconsistent contractions since about 6:30pm, lasting 30-40 seconds every 5-6 minutes. Phoned the midwife and she explained in sounds like I’m in the early stages of labour and to stay at home until they’re 1 minute long and every 3 minutes.. only now just getting into bed at 11:30pm and they’ve d...

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Sage oil

Has anyone used clary sage oil to help bring on labour I ordered some but I don’t know wether to use it

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Week 6

6 weeks of 3-4 hourly feeds that take 1.5-2 hours to complete. Plus I also now have a cold, I'm absolutely hanging and cry at the drop of a hat. Wishing the weeks away until it gets better but also feeling guilty about that.anyone else?

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