Induction

Nervous about induction. Those that were induced, any tips please?

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Do you know what induction process you’re going through? Mine involved a cervical ripening agent. I was supposed to get a foley balloon after 12 hours but the agent ended up being enough to get me going. I asked for a portable monitor so I could get up and walk and I feel like that helped for a bit before getting the epidural.
Either way, don’t skip the epidural. Induction contractions are said to be worse than spontaneous labor contractions 🤣

You might not have to have the balloon fully inflated. Ask your ob/nurse to lower the full level if you need to. Mine let me know that if it was too much there was a certain amount they could deflate it by without even needing to ask the ob. Personally ended up asking foe the epidural but it was too late in terms of anesthesia was busy with another mom so if you think you want it make sure to ask early. By the time anesthesia would've been done with the other mom my little girl was already out

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Trying to feel pretty today and bring out my confidence

I’ve been feeling so ugly and disgusting lately (since I hit 20 weeks currently I’ll be 22 weeks on Thursday). I took a picture cuz I did somewhat my make up and kinda got dressed up but I still feel disgusting and ugly tho but here’s the picture

C-section mums

Since April is Cesarean Section Awareness Month, I feel like I just need to get this off of my chest.

I had an emergency c-section 5 months ago and I'm still in pain. My stitches look dry and healing okay from the outside but internally I feel like something is ripping. I wouldn't say it's painful but it sure feels uncomfortable especially when I'm moving or walking or getting up from bed or the couch.

I'm proud of other mums who had a good recovery. I admire your strength. Some would even say they feel normal after 6-8 weeks. I wonder why I don't. Is it because as a SAHM I don't really get a rest? Because I have to show up 24/7 even if I could barely stand from backpain or my stitches sting.

I know comparison is the thief of joy but I just can't help feeling sorry for myself for going through this especially during this time that I'm going through ppd and health anxiety. What if my stitches are actually ripping internally? But I just had my gp appointment and my stitches look okay and to just take paracetamol for the pain, that as long as I don't have any fever or bleeding I'm okay. I want to have an ultrasound scan just for my peace of mind but they don't simply give you that, do they? Anyone else felt the same but nothing's concerning? It's only that we have a slow recovery. I hope this is the case.

Pain & not feeling well

I’m 22 weeks and over the past few months I’ve not been able to sleep properly and when I do fall asleep I’m only getting 4 hours or less of sleep as my toddler gets up early!
I’ve had constant belly pains that feel like bad period pains! The maternity unit has said it sounds like round ligament pain (it was never this bad with my first).
Now i feel so sick, i have completely lost my appetite (I haven’t put weight on since my booking appointment) , I keep going lightheaded when I stand up, my lower back is killing me and I feel exhausted! I also have re occurring thrush/ thrush symptoms!
Does this sound normal?? I know pregnancy isn’t easy but it wasn’t this bad with my first…

Feeling a lot of pressure/ baby dropping.

So my due date is tomorrow 🙈 Just wanted to check if anyone else felt a lot of pressure/ baby dropping/ maybe even belly getting tight.
I’m not in pain or anything just feeling it and baby is moving a lot more than usual.

Is this normal, this is my fist baby 👶

39 weeks fed up now

Hi I think I just need someone to talk to, feel extremely fed up now waiting and uncomfortable. My mood and mental health has been good throughout my pregnancy but these past 2 weeks have been anxious/hormonal and upset.

What to do the night before a c-section

My planned c-section is in 6 days! I am so nervous. I’ve had an emergency c-section with my first baby, so there is some trauma associated with giving birth for me. I’m excited to meet my baby more than anything though.

What should I do the night before my c-section? I know you are not supposed to eat for 8 hours prior. What kind of meal should I eat? I was thinking tofu rice bowl with avocado.

I’m going to do a full shower the night before and then a body rinse the morning of. Did you do your hair? I read no hair products? What day should I shave this coming week? I read you shouldn’t do it the night before.

I have an OB apt on Friday, so I know I can ask these things then, but I’m just feeling anxious to plan.