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Preparing for labour

Getting everything ready before the big day! Advice on what to pack to how to be mentally prepared!

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Labour and pain management

Hello I’m just starting to worry and overthink about labour and feeling I’m not prepared to give birth even though it will be happening one way or another is there anything that any mum’s recommend to reduce the pain or manage it more I want to avoid an epidural but feel I may struggle massively with the pain so any...

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Signs for labour?

What were your signs of symptoms that you had before you went into labour? My last pregnancy was an emergency c section so I don’t know what to look out for but my doctor did briefly explain that I could have cramps, extreme thirst, etc x I’m 34 weeks today but since yesterday I’ve had Braxton hicks all day, I feel ...

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Any momas that have had or planning to have a VBAC delivery?

My first kid was intervention after intervention and ended in a C-section delivery (he’s 1yr 10mo) and I’m due with my second in 7wks. Im planning to have a VBAC this time around and would like to prepare myself as best I can. I’ve started drinking Red raspberry tea, and I plan to start perineal massages, eating da...

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Harvesting at 36+2

Should I start harvesting what I can of colostrum? Not sure how to do it, I have an Evie bump, will that do? and then how do I store it and stuff? Please any advice much appreciated x

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Mucus Plug?🤔

Would anyone say this is part of my mucus plug?🤔

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