C-section bloating and constipation

I’m on Day 7 after a c-section and I still look about 7 months pregnant. I was prescribed moviscol and lactulose on day 5 to try to get my bowels moving, and I’ve had a couple of extremely loose stools since but nothing much. I’m in a lot of pain with this and my bruising is only just starting to come out. It feels like a lot of internal bruising too.

Is anybody else the same? Is this normal? I went to triage yesterday but I guess it’s waiting to see if it resolves itself?

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Early Labour enquiry

My waters broke at 29 weeks which was 2 weeks ago rough now I went into labour and put down in the labour ward and was contracting the day my waters broke they eventually calm down and I got sent up to award to be looked after then later on be sent home I then came back into hospital three days ago due to signs of infection as I was dizzy and headache, high temperature abdominal pain, reduced movements and severe chest pain and shortness of breath I’ve come in and I have no sign of infection apparently but my infection markers had risen but still in the safe zone. Then going back into the labour ward last night with contractions really close together and ended up losing quite a bit of blood which has now stopped contractions have slowed down but still there what is everyone’s experience with Early labour or possibility of having a premature? I feel like my body has failed me this pregnancy. Should I be worried

Back pain and induced labour

Just had my 34 week midwife appointment (been referred for an urgent scan as baby is measuring a little too big) but, my midwife has suggested advocating for a induction from 37 weeks due to my severe back pain. I have scoliosis and struggling to leave the house without being in excruciating pain. I’m not completely against the idea but want to hear opinions of others on induction! Please nothing too scary :( x

Csection have you ever had one?

Have you ever had a c section and how many have you had? Experience with it?

Hospital bags

Have we started to think about what to pack in our hospital bags yet? I’ll be having a home birth but to some extent there will be some things I’ll require to get in for the first crucial days of recovery.
Mums who’ve done it before - what brands and items have you found to work best?
First time mums like me - what are you thinking about taking to hospital with you?

Rennies of gaviscon for yourself?

I have the most painful heartburn from indigestion since last night 9pm after dinner my right shoulder is killing me also i’ve never had this before. Which one of these meds are better?

Does anyone have quick fixes for insomnia?

I’m sleeping 2-3 hours a night, and not even in one stretch. I don’t want to take sleeping pills atm because I struggle getting up the next morning and either need to do the daycare run early or look after my 3yo. Meditation isn’t helpful for me, and I already don’t use my phone/TV before bed, I read instead. We’re going away this weekend and I’d like to be able to enjoy, so literally any tips to sleep, unhinged or not, please help lmao