Giving birth is wild. From contractions to water births, hospital bags to c-sections, here’s what you need to know. Read real stories from real mamas and explore expert advice on what to expect during labor and birth.
Would you say these sorts of baby grows would be suitable for my baby to leave the hospital in?
I feel silly just asking this... I've just been to the toilet, had a wee, then felt a second bit of water release that felt somehow involuntary... if that makes sense? If was just a little, though. Could this have been my waters? Is there any way of knowing?
I know this may sound like a stupid question BUT I CAN NOT FIGURE OUT WHICH LINE IS mY SCAR FROM MY C SECTION 😭😭 I’m so confused I have a lil fupa so when I let my stomach down it scrunches my fat and I can’t tell if the first one is my c section scar or the second one is my c section scar 😭 And the sensation…
So I’ve just been to the toilet, I’ve been wearing pantyliners due to increased discharge but I **think** my waters might be breaking/leaking. At the back of my panty liner is wet. It’s clear and odourless. This may seem a stupid question but I’m a little confused as the leakage is behind where the liner sits and no...
40+6 and had a sweep 24 hours ago Normal? Getting pretty regular mild tightening but this isn't unusual for me
Age I got pregnant: 17 Age I gave birth: 18 How far along when I found out: 2-3weeks Morning sickness: none Cravings: paprika chips, coca cola, chocolate nibbles, chocolate fudge cake Due date: Feb 22nd, 2024 Birthday: Feb 22nd, 2024 Hours in labor: 26 Who was there: partner and nanna Epidural: no- two failed attemp...
So I'm 38 ½ weeks and as of yesterday I'm 80% effaced and 4cm. Today I've noticed a big uptick in gas and pooping way more than usual. I don't have diarrhea but just needing to go to the bathroom every hour or two. Is this a sign that labors approaching, something I should be worried about, or just another fun side ...
Hi mamas! For those of you who have had 2 c sections, did you wait the full 18M to get pregnant? Did your OB recommend a different amount of time between pregnancies?
Positive section stories please! I'm having my section done next Tuesday and I am absolutely terrified! I had an emergency c section with my first but I was so ill I don't remember it 🙃
i have my 36w appt this week i’ll be 36+5 and i have maybe 2-3 contractions a day ( real ones not braxton hicks they feel SO different ) and i’ve been leaking and gassy and in pain and do you think if i ask they’ll be willing to check? i just want to see if my body is starting to enter that two week like early labor...
Is this my pre op? No energy to call them at the moment 😂
How long does it take to complete?
I had a stretch & sweep yesterday and this morning have noticed this on wiping, is this my mucus plug?
Really struggling to make the decision! I’m completely low risk for now (nearly 37 weeks), hospital is a 25 min drive away. I’ve got a homebirth assessment on Thursday where they come to see where we live etc. Definitely want to plan for a hypnobirthing/pain relief and intervention free birth as much as possible - b...
Sorry for the TMI picture! Is this the start of my mucus plug coming away? Almost 38 weeks. I’ve had cramping, lose stools and now this discharge in the past few hours
Does anyone know a way for me to ease contractions? I’ve been dealing with them since 3:30 this morning and they’re intense as hell. I went to the hospital for them to tell me I’m only 1cm dilated . I’ve tried taking a bath and shower multiple times throughout the day but of course the relief is only temporary. I’ve...
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