Labor & Birth

I’ve just been up to toilet and felt a popping sensation…no mucus plug and cramps haven’t been regular…could that have been my water breaking?!

FTM 35+5. Lost at least part of my mucus plug two days ago and was just wondering how long after people lost theirs did they go into labour? I know it doesn't always mean labour is imminent and I'm getting induced in 9 days anyway but would love to go into natural labour

Hey all, just wondering if it’s normal to feel a tinge of pain in c section scar when at rest after 4 months? I sometimes feel a random sharp pain for a second or two and it comes and goes once in a while.

I delivered my firstborn at 34+4. Pregnant with the second one and I’m 37+4 and 2cm dilated. With my firstborn, I was 3cm dilated and gave birth the next day. What was your experience?

Hello, does anyone know if partners can stay overnight now after birth at St Michael's? I had my first there in 2022 and my husband was turfed out after just a couple of hours but I think it was a hang up from covid rules. Anyone know if this has changed?

Hey everyone ! I am 26 weeks pregnant and thinking about where I want to give birth. I’ve had my scans at LRI but really contemplating giving birth at the Birth Centre in Melton Mowbray. Has anyone got experience at either? Would love some advice / if anyone can share their experiences. I feel there’s little informa...

We’ve been given our date!!! He’s coming next FRIDAY!! Nerves have finally kicked in!! Anyone got any positive story’s and advice for recover for a c section ❤️

I know what I need to pack, I just don't know how much of each item 🤔 I'm thinking about nappies for the baby, pads for me, change of clothes for both me and the baby...I don't want be get there and not have enough stuff with me but I also don't want to over do it!

I had my baby 12 days ago via emergency c section and still bleeding quite a lot. When did this stop for you? Obviously everyone is different but it feels like it’s been ages, is this normal?

Hiya, I had a c-section with my first 20 months ago and due my second in February. I have had high blood pressure for both pregnancies and as they were advising to induce at 38/39 weeks, I decided c-section would be better. I’ve always had a fear of childbirth anyway, I hate uncertainty it really stresses me out and...

Has anybody been to Eureka in Halifax with their Sept’22 baby? Just wondering if they were still a bit young or if it was worth a visit

Hi all, I’m looking for some insight. Prior to having baby sex was always on the more painful side (I am a sexual assault survivor) so the pain from sex has always been a trauma response and one I could work through in the moment with my partners help. Now, nearly 4 months post csection we have started to resume...

First time mum here. We have been told at our 34 week scan baby is large and already looks to be around 6lb 4oz. This is based off scan measurements so I'm not sure how accurate but consultant is recommending either inducing at 39 weeks or a c section (they are pushing the induction). I've heard inductions are a lo...

Is anyone else going for a VBAC? I feel like I'm the only one and just looking for some moral support. Any advice from mammas who have successfully done one, positive stories only please ☺️

So I've gotten my birth plan started but was curious what everyone's opinions on an episiotomy is? So far I believe I will be doing natural labor as my OB hasn't indicated a need for a c section since I've been low risk (i know this can definitely change) but wanted to get a jump start on an idea of what I want my b...

i went to my ob appointment and she’s head down but she’s sunny side up and i was told if she doesn’t flip there’s increased risk of tearing and in worse case a c section which would be bad because i have low iron. i’ve been doing a lot of back labor to try to get her to flip but im 38 weeks and getting way too clos...