Please share your labor and delivery experience. I have it under control, have gained less weight compared to my others, don't need meds, and baby isnt showing any signs of being a big baby. I am hoping I can still go naturally, instead of being induce and definitely no c section
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I had all the same things throughout both of my pregnancies and deliver 2 healthy baby girls. They were average weight and came at 39 weeks and 39 weeks 1 day. No complications or extras needed. I had natural unmedicated births but I was scheduled for inductions, they just decided to come earlier lol

I had an induction but I had a pretty ideal birth, it was exactly what I wanted.

Had GD last pregnancy, no meds needed just managed with diet. I was induced at 37 weeks due to high BP, baby was 9lb and is 2 now, doing great.
He was my second and my labors tend to be faster so he was out about 22 hrs from induction to delivery. I'll be catching my third one on the way out (/¯◡ ‿ ◡)/¯ ~
Most other mamas I know who had GD went on to delivery vaginally without incident as long as baby was well positioned. Know 2 who had emergency C-sections due to fetal distress.
I am 23 weeks and have only gained 9 lbs, but I also had HG that has since resolved. My blood pressure is actually lower than what I usually am at. But everything is going good like my other pregnancies.
I just really dont want to be induced or have a c section

I didn’t gain any weight with my pregnancy and had a nearly 10lbs baby. They induced me early as he was measuring big (I was on two types of insulin). It ended in a section because he flipped around. Not because of the GD or size.

I was told by the consultant that I could go over due to managing GD well so I was induced at 40+6 but baby came at 41+2. She was measuring only around 6 pounds but she came out at a whopping 8 pounds 4. The scans and measurements aren't always accurate, mine weren't anyway. I did end up having an emergency c section due to when I was pushing my cervix started to go back around her head X

Had it with my middle daughter and she was actually my smallest baby. Induced at 39 weeks. I was on meds metformin and got my weight under control with the diet. Was actually my easiest of all pregnancies

I had an induction due to other physical disabilities I had, 37 weeks. They had me on insulin drip to keep my bloods low during labour. All was well, x

I was on insulin during pregnancy but he was only 6lb 3, my smallest baby

I had it with my first. No medication. Diet controled. But then ended up getting preclampsia so was induced at 39 weeks due to high BP. Gestational diabetes increases your chances of pre. Clampsia by 50 percent.

I was induced but I could’ve and maybe should’ve gone full term. I also had my numbers under control and my baby was very average in size.
Am I the only person with an anterior placenta who just felt there baby start kicking and now when ever I wake up I struggle to go back to sleep becuase baby is very very active and no stop kicking me ???? Not that I dont enjoy it i do but I still want sleep. Also it is only me who has like 3 months left and can only drink coke cola

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Hey mums, 20 days post emergency c section after a failed induction at 39 weeks. I experienced placental abruption and then developed sepsis after birth spent 5 days in hospital in total.
I was in so much pain and experienced a lot of trauma from the c-section including being on oxygen etc. Did anyone else experience anything similar and how did you find recovery? It’s been tough🩵

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Hi guys. Had my anamoly scan today. They informed it will be baby girl. But they checked once and then confirmed. But is there any chance it could be wrong?
Though I am happy to have a girl and preferred to have girl but I wasn’t convinced by my midwife as she checked only once🫣
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Looking for anyone who’s had a similar experience! Up until now my baby has been very active through the day with strong punches and kicks but over the past 48 hours, the movements have changed to more gentle rolls and bulges. I also think he’s sitting low as I’ve been feeling pressure and some aching down there. Would appreciate hearing if anyone’s had anything similar!
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When would u tell your mum you are pregnant? If u talk everyday?
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This is my second baby and I had a traumatic birth with my first I’m now 4 days overdue and I had a growth scan at 39+6 and baby’s predicted weight was around 8lbs 15oz, I’ve now been told I’m at greater risk of shoulder dystocia, an anal tear and or needing another episiotomy. They can’t book me in for a c section but also not sure if that’s what I want, I’m already 2cm dilated when I had my sweep but don’t know if my body isn’t naturally going into labour as I’m so scared.
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