Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Day 1 and it’s been so magical ❤️ literally so incredibly hard but so worth it! I opted to get the epidural and surprisingly didn’t suffer because once you’ve had a biopsy in your neck, nothing needle wise is as painful. So anyways now I have a lot of pain on my left side (where most of the epidural was) when I sta...

Sorry, it's a bit of a long one 😅 I'm 34 weeks pregnant today and I've been trying to decide whether I should try a vaginal birth or have a c-section. I dreamt of a water birth with just hypnobirthing at the start of the pregnancy, but now that I'm only 6 weeks away from my due date I'm starting to think of a c…

I’ve been blessed with my second healthy baby joining the world with the most gentle and perfect water birth I could hope for. I’ve been lucky enough to give birth for the second time at the Queen Charlotte birth cetre in the same exact pool I met my first born (I did ask if the same room was available and they coul...

Born today at exactly 37 weeks originally due 15 Oct. Had slow water leak from Saturday , strong contractions and recently discovered dvt, went to triage Sunday morning, tried being induced over night but cervix wouldn't dilate, emergency c section at 11 am this morning. It's been a wild ride this week!

I didn't realise I was getting any braxton hicks yet until it happened today at my 38 week midwife appointment. So now I'm noticing them a lot. I just wondered how often everyone else is getting them and how they feel? Mine are just a little tensing over my bump, I thought it was just the baby pushing outwards 😅

How long did you wait until your were fit enough to drive after your c section? 🚘 👶🏼 🫶🏻✨

35+4 and this morning at 5.45 my waters broke with a large gush, i was admitted into the labour ward to be monitored, had checks to confirm it's my waters which it was, I've soaked through 5 large pads since to 🤦‍♀️ had bloods/swabs etc taken but no results back just yet. Had a scan to confirm baby is in a good…

I’ll be 39 weeks on Wednesday with absolutely no sign of baby making an appearance yet. I’d just like to know if anyone is booked in for a sweep prior to 40/41 weeks? And if so, if you don’t mind sharing how have you managed to get in for a sweep prior to your due date? Don’t get me wrong I know baby is low down cos...

Loss of mucus plug had some really bad cramping now stopped all together is this early labour?

I'm 37 weeks and I think yesterday my water broke. This morning I woke up and bassically wet my panties, it was clear and odorless and I have been having to use the bathroom every 30 minutes, sometimes it comes out yellow and sometimes completely clear. I have had some tightening which I'm not sure is contractions o...

Hi guys! During the night last night and all today I have been experiencing some twinges. I’m not sure if they are braxton hicks or not. But they are very uncomfortable and sometimes they take the breathe away from me, like shooting stabbing pains it’s more in and around the vagina area and buttock! Should I call ...

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice as I’m a first time mum and having a hard time making this decision. Baby has measured big all the way through and at my last growth scan (I’m now 34+4 weeks) baby was measuring on the 99 percentile and weighing 6 1/2 lbs! 😬 I’ve been given the option of a planned induction…

Anyone else thought the cervical exams to check how dilated were the worst part of the whole process? I cried a few times because it was unbearable 😳and the pessary too…

Hi. First baby so not sure what to look out for. Had aches and pains in back and tummy for about 24 hours now. Like period pains How do I know when labour is starting or is ir normal to get general aches now? I'm 37 plus 2 weeks Thanks

Has anyone managed to turn their baby round the right way doing exercises at home? My little one has been flipped for the last week and omg the kicking is soooo uncomfortable down there 😅

They trying make me get a C-section but can’t give me a medical reason 🤣 dis crazy asl my ob words where “ we’ll if u wanna have a baby around here we do c-section” like huh ? Dat makes no sense n I’m repeating it to my momma n she like what 🤨 I’m n Gary IN man anybody else out here having dis problem

Bishop score 4 she says same as last week, how long before Labor or will I have to be induced im 39 weeks and feel like running out of hope for natural

I’m wondering if anyone else has had this happen and what it means. I’m 38 weeks and 3 days, In the last day or two I’ve had increased pressure in my pelvis/uterus area. Like baby’s head is pushing super low which I’m assuming that’s what it is? In certain positions laying down or sitting it feels worse. Not unbeara...

Hi All, I’m due to have a C Section soon, and while I feel optimistic about the surgery itself, I’m really dreading not being able to take care of my baby or be able to breastfeed. I have a very supportive husband luckily so I am sure he would do everything around the house but some reassurance on my ability to brea...

What are people’s thoughts on vbac ( vaginal birth after c section) ??? I had my little boy via emergency c section, but I kind of wanna experience the second time around what vaginak birth is like but then at times I just wanna go towards the “easier” option and just have her with a c section too!🙄🙄🙄 any thoughts…