So I’m 33w and at 32w baby was on 2nd percentile (FGR/ estimated 3.3lbs) due to low Papp-a so was told I’d need to be induced at 37w. Anyone have any similar experience with this and if they opted for scheduled c-section or induced vaginal delivery? And if so what was the experience/recovery like and if baby needed to stay in NICU? I’m torn between the two and ultimately want to choose what’s best for baby. Thanks
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I was induced at 36 weeks (small baby and I had kidney issues). I opted for an induction over c-section and it was actually fine. Mine was quick only 6 hours in total. Baby was born small 4.5lbs and did have to go to NICU because he was premmie by a week but he was absolutely fine - was released 12hrs later and we were home another 12hrs after that!

I was induced at 37 weeks for the opposite reason - large baby. If I were to do it again, im not sure what I would chose tbh. My body didnt want to cooperate as it wasnt ready at 37 weeks. It took 6 days and the hormone drip was hell. I really didnt want an epidural, but I caved as it was too much.
Meh, thinking about it, I would probably do the induction again. I'd probaby just take more stuff with me to keep me entertained 😂

I had a schedule C section at 36+6w as I had placenta previa. No choice for me, and I wasn't allowed wait until further along.
Recovery was way smoother than I thought!
Baby was born small (6lbs) despite being told he was a massive baby (95th percentile). He was perfectly healthy.

I had induction lasting 4 days which ended up with emergency c section, I said if I was to have another id go straight for c section x

I was induced after being told my baby was not growing. Had a really positive induction, literally 2 hours in labour and she was born. Healthy 7lbs baby. I’ve told myself this time round I won’t be allowing them to push me towards an induction again if they are measuring small. As long as everything else is okay with me and baby. Do what feels right for you.❤️
Hey mamas,
The top layer fell off last night and my midwife also said any loose ends I can cut off. I just now saw the spottings in certain areas. Should I be worried?

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Has anyone else experienced pain in this area when sitting and laying on your side.
Feels like a sharp stabbing / pulling and gets worse the longer you’re in that position.
Baby is head down
Thanks! 🙏🏼

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Hi everyone. I’m a first time mama expecting my rainbow baby girl on Christmas Day. I’m currently 33.5 weeks.
The last four or five days I’ve found my tummy feels really uncomfortable and not like it did previously. It feels like baby is pushing or leaning back against the front of my tummy all of the time, so one side feels really full and distended. She’s kicking and moving fine, but I don’t know whether this is just a result of her getting bigger and so feels new, or something else?

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Hi everyone,
I’m hoping to hear from anyone who’s experienced something similar because it’s really frightened me.
I’m currently 23 weeks pregnant and was admitted to hospital after having some fresh red bleeding. It wasn’t a huge amount, but it was definitely more than just a tiny spot. I had all the checks done, stayed in hospital for 24 hours, and thankfully everything with baby was reassuring, so I was discharged.
Since coming home, I’ve had a little more bleeding (just small amounts), which has made me really anxious. The doctors couldn’t tell me exactly what caused it, and all they could say was that sometimes they never find a definite reason.
Has anyone else had unexplained bleeding this late in pregnancy and gone on to have a healthy pregnancy? Did the bleeding eventually stop, or did it come and go? I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences because I’m feeling so worried at the moment. ❤️

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Just been for my last growth scan and now very concerned.
Estimated fetal weight puts baby at 86 percentile
But stomach is 97% and so is femur (thigh bone) at 97%
They’ve said they think my baby is 8lb 12oz already, my last baby was 7lb 6oz
Scared I have potentially 3 weeks left to go 💀
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I’ve just had a sweep at 38 + 5 days and she said I was 1-2cm dilated and could feel babies head but my cervix is still quite thick? Can I hear any outcomes of sweeps please! I’m due to be induced Friday but just desperate to go into labour naturally before then!

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