Dilation stories

So y'all I just went to the DR and found out I'm 1 cm dilated. Can hear some of y'all stories of when y'all gave birth? Was it quick after you found out you were 1cm dilated or did it take a few more weeks to give birth ?

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in our community

Uk c section how long is hospital stay?

For elective? Is it different for emergency or second sections? Thanks

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Newborn outing

When did you first take your newborn out in public places? He’ll be 6 days old tomorrow, is it too soon? It’s just I have a 4 year old and it’s Easter holidays so I feel bad staying in x

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Growth scans

Do you remember how much your baby was predicted to weigh at your last scan vs their actual weight?

With my first they said 3.3 kg at 38 w and baby was born 3.1 kg two weeks later. I am pregnant again and having growth scans just curious to see how often they get it wrong.

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Is my waters slowly leaking 😭

Iv been leaking since 31weeks.. had a scan last week and her fluids were normal! But I have carried on leaking so started wearing pads. This was my pad this afternoon 🥺 second pregnancy but this didn’t happen with my first.

Dunno what to do. I am at the hospital tomorrow..

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Has anyone gone into labour before their section date but still had a section?

Currently 34+4, baby is now 99th centile and is an estimated 7lb already, c section scheduled for 38+1. Lost my mucus plug over the weekend and just been at my midwife appointment and baby is sitting LOW and is engaged. Even the midwife said she didnt think id make it to 38 weeks. Whats everyones experience with going into labour and then having a section? Im so scared now that shes going to arrive in the next week 😭

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Amniotic Fluid Index

Hi guys, I just had a 32 week scan to see if my placenta has moved as needed. She did measurements etc whilst I was there and my fluid is sitting above the usual charts. She said before I left that I’ve got more fluid but not a concerning amount more, she just said when my waters go they will go 😂 but I hadn’t seen the chart at the point. She wasn’t concerned at all but wondering whether anyone else has had this?

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