Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Anybody that’s gave birth at the QE recently know how many birthing partners you’re allowed? TIA x

I’m 24 weeks, and I’m really undecided what sort of birth I want. I keep changing my mind between vaginal and elective c-section. The pain of labour isn’t the thing I’m worried about, it sounds terrible but it’s my biggest fear, but it’s the what if something happens to the baby during “natural” delivery. I know it’...

When did everyone take their LO swimming for the first time and if you have what did they wear? Also any must haves? Just trying to get prepared for when I first take my little girl swimming

I feel like I’m loosing my head with what to do/choose for birth. I want a water birth, but I’m so scared of something going wrong that iv been reading up on elective c sections. my anxiety is through the roof, Ladies how can I calm myself or figure out the best way for me? I have no idea where to start, I don’t s...

I went to my consultant appointment on Friday (I was 37+4 weeks) who said she would get me booked in for a C-Section and it would be around 3-9th April. As this is only just over a week away and I’m aware I’d need to go in 2 days before for my pre obs, I was just wondering when everyone found out their date?

So I was wondering when baby is gonna drop— so yesterday I started the activate labor YouTube video and then all last night and today in between my legs I feel so much pressure and pain and my thighs hurt and it is hard to walk now. Do you think he dropped. My last appointment was last Tuesday and I was -1 and 52% e...

Hello ladies! I had my little man on the 21st and ever since then my vagina has just been sore when I stand up and walk. It feels weak. While I was at the hospital they said everything looked good. My bleeding is very very mild not intense at all. I also had one small tear but my vagina just feels heavy. Not sure if...

So I have low papp-a so there was talk of induction at 39 weeks but baby is growing okay and nothing has been said. Also talk of stretch and sweeps from 38 weeks.. I have an appointment tomorrow, I'll be 37+5 do you think I'll be offered a stretch and sweep?

What type of clothes will you pack in your hospital bag? I am hoping to have a waterbirth but I want to be prepared for all scenarios. Do you just take pyjamas?! First pregnancy here and I don't want to waste money on things that won't be suitable

Has anyone else felt any sort of Braxton Hicks contractions yet? Tonight I felt a really tight tummy and a strange squeezing sensation. It didn’t hurt but felt quite uncomfortable and freaked me out a bit! Google gave me this infographic, which I liked. And I definitely know it’s not real labour, plus I’ve felt my ...