Pregnancy & Birth Support: Labor Nurse Mama

Hey 👋 I'm 31 weeks pregnant and still haven't decided where to give birth, so hoping someone might be happy to share their experience of delivery. Ideal case scenario, I'd like a water birth, and have as natural delivery as possible, so choosing a midwife led delivery centre makes sense, but I am worried in case I can't handle the pain (need an epidural) or if there're any complications I'll then having to be transferred to a Obstetrics unit (closest one is another 30 mins in an ambulance). I am low dependency, but this is my first pregnancy so I have no idea what to expect. Should I just err on the side of caution and opt for Hospital delivery instead (but there's no water birth option there at all)?

I think I may be pregnant (taking another test in a week because the line is so light), but I keep getting stomach aches. I feel like they’re stress related, but I’m 6 months postpartum. Any insight?

I had a membrane sweep yesterday and most definitely lost my mucus plug first thing this morning. I think I've also had some bloody show and regular mild contractions (about 20-30 minutes apart) is this early labor? Should I be prepared to head to the hospital tonight or first thing in the morning? I have an induction scheduled for Monday if it doesn't happen by then but I feel like these are promising signs?!?

Hey ladies, I’m not sure if I should be concerned… I’m currently 5+6 weeks postpartum. I’ve just noticed above my scar what looks to be bruising, it’s right over where I am still numb so can’t feel if it’s painful. I had a period a little over 3 weeks postpartum which lasted 8 days and then what o thought was a second one start 5 days later (so this Wednesday) this period has been a lot heavier than the last I’m aware periods can be temperamental after birth but I’ve also been having sharp pains in my lower abdomen around this bruising and my scar… Could this potentially be internal stitches torn?

Hey people! I just got diagnosed with gestational hypertension and my midwife says they usually induce at 37 weeks. I have an ultrasound on Tuesday and a stress test on Friday, but I am wondering... if everything besides the blood pressure looks good, am I good to decline the induction and just keep a close eye on my bp. For reference, it's not crazy high, the highest reading has been 138/95. That's pretty far past my norm, but without any other visible complications is it really dangerous to just monitor and hold off on induction? I am trying to have a low-intervention birth and I know induction can screw with those plans. Baby's movement is fine, I feel him getting bigger and stronger by the day, and I am 35 weeks tomorrow. Just let me know if you have had a similar experience please, I would love to hear from other mamas!