Unexpected c -section

I labored for weeks, went into active labor for 20 hours, pushed for 3 hours and failed to have a vaginal birth. They said my pelvis was too small for her big head. I personally think I wasn’t dilated enough and they wanted to rush me. Our bodies are made for birth. If you can afford a doula get one, and spend the last few weeks stretching, drinking okra water, and having sex!

I didn’t feel anything while in surgery, and my scar is really small. Healing the first couple weeks was brutal, but you get through it. Ask for help! Prepare meals, order meals, or have someone cook for you. It’s been 3 months and the scar is hardly noticeable! Baby is healthy, and happy❤️ that’s all that matters!

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Paediatrician Review

wanted to ask how your baby’s 8-week paediatric review went.
I’m feeling quite concerned about how my baby’s review was handled. We went in for the routine 8-week check, but the doctor seemed to brush off every concern we raised, repeatedly saying “that’s normal.” I understand that some things may indeed be normal, but the approach felt rushed, and the examination didn’t feel thorough or reassuring.
What made this more worrying for me is that I’ve had a similar experience with the same doctor before. About two years ago, when I went in for a leg ulcer, I also had a severe headache that day. When I tried to mention it, he dismissed it and said we should “stick to the problem of today.” That experience left me feeling unheard, and this recent visit brought back those same concerns.
It’s made me wonder—are babies not supposed to be reviewed by a paediatrician? I’m also worried about having the same doctor for future appointments, as I don’t feel confident in the care we received.

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C section moms. Did you have staples?

I had stitches the first time and I've had Staples this time and I much prefer stitches.

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Unexpected c -section

I labored for weeks, went into active labor for 20 hours, pushed for 3 hours and failed to have a vaginal birth. They said my pelvis was too small for her big head. I personally think I wasn’t dilated enough and they wanted to rush me. Our bodies are made for birth. If you can afford a doula get one, and spend the last few weeks stretching, drinking okra water, and having sex!

I didn’t feel anything while in surgery, and my scar is really small. Healing the first couple weeks was brutal, but you get through it. Ask for help! Prepare meals, order meals, or have someone cook for you. It’s been 3 months and the scar is hardly noticeable! Baby is healthy, and happy❤️ that’s all that matters!

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Baby girl names

I’m in my third trimester and still don’t have a name for my baby girl. My fiancé and I can’t agree on a name. He wants one with meaning and I want one that’s pretty and girly (not basic) please if y’all have any recommendations lmk 🙏🏻😭

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Moving to April 2026 babies

35 weeks and 4 days my water broke spontaneously and I gave birth at around 11 am super healthy he didn’t go to the nicu , this is my second baby and my first was born spontaneously at 34 weeks and 2 days so we made it further than my first , good luck all mommas, wanted to give a positive birth story I got my epidural at 7 centimeters dilated and 90% effaced , after my epidural which only took 8 minutes to place I was in 0 pain even when I pushed him out , yall got this mommas