Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I’m 29 weeks and 6 days and was told that I was in early labour yesterday morning by triage and was kept in overnight to monitor as I thought I lost my mucus plug. nothing at all happened during the night my pain stopped no waters broke and definitely no contractions I wish they felt so painless like the pains i was...

Hey mamas , so I got a question I had a c section almost 2 years ago but recently it has been itching like crazy and I scratched so much I opened the skin a bit . I have no clue how to stop the itchy or even why . I def need help with any advice What do yall recommend??

Ok so when I have sex it hurts! It never hurt before but since my c section 1 and a half years ago it has hurt! Is this normal?! Do I just need to let it hurt for it to stretch and feel good again? I’m also on the depo and after orgasms will bleed for 1 or 2 days same with after sex? Do I need to see someone or as I...

For those with two under two. How old was your first when you got pregnant? And would you recommend it? Pros and cons?

So, my little girl has tried to come twice already once at 25 weeks the next at 32 weeks. Now I’m coming up 37 weeks and she’s trying to break my water but she seems to have trouble. With my first pregnancy I never healed properly and I’m wondering is that could be an issue. Also my hip keeps popping out of place an...

I am joyed have giving birth at home to my healthy baby. We are so proud to be parents. We are now wanting to meet other parents and infants at this time. There is a Massachusetts BOOKS and NOOKS First time "Read and Meet" at the library on May 6th and 9th. Pregnant moms, Infand & Toddler are welcome to "Read & Meet...

Today I was told that I would need to have my baby at 38 weeks due to previous birth complications and gestational diabetes. I am so torn on what to do. I have heard being induced is really painful but on the other hand the recovery time and risks of infection etc from a C section are a lot higher. If anyone has b...

Hi everyone, I'm being induced tomorrow at 36+5 due to my baby being too small, I'm very nervous about the induction process and was hoping people could tell me about their experiences with it, and if they have had the same/ similar. Thank you in advance ☺️

For those that have had successful vbacs? Did you go over your due date, if so by how much? Did you get induced? I’m getting closer to my due date and really want a vbac, I was 2 weeks over last pregnancy when I got induced and I’m really worried I’ll either go over again or that they will push induction before 40 w...

So after being to see my consultant today for a growth scan I got told baby has moved from being head down for so long to now being transverse. This obviously didn’t go down well in my mind knowing I’m so close to him coming any time So I’ve been told because of this they want to induce me next week after my growth...

I had a growth scan and baby is measuring 6lb 1oz, and I have 4 weeks left to go. Midwife is suggested maybe being induced or going for an elective c section, or it can cause brain fractures or shoulder distortion for baby. I still feel like we have 4 weeks to go and at the minute 6lb 1oz isn't that big. Has anyone ...

My husband and I have been discussing our family and we’re leaning on 2 and done. I’m currently due in July with a daughter. We will have one of each! The problem is: I have dreamed of a VBAC. But I’d be scheduling a second C-section, having my tubes tied, and my husband would have a vasectomy. Any advice on coming...

Hey ladies! I’m wanting to start writing down and planning what I will need for my hospital bag. I’m not due until the 3rd August, but wanting tips & ideas of what I will need in there (my last baby was 6 years ago so can’t remember!) Also are there any “essentials” you reckon that would help? :)

Hello all! Nearly 34 weeks so feel like I should be prepping mine and baby’s bags ready! Any must haves for hospital bags please! I know there are many lists online but wanted to hear what people actually needed and didn’t need! Thank you ☺️

This is my first pregnancy, and until yesterday all had been going well! I had my 36 week midwife appointment and my blood pressure was slightly elevated, I got sent to hospital and it obviously was then higher there. I got given some blood pressure meds and that brought it right down, so I’m now on those, but the d...

FTM here and this may sound ridiculous but I'm concerned I won't be able to tell what's really a contraction - please tell me it will be painfully obvious (pun intended)?😅

Not a huge amount of but definitely more than what I usually have as discharge and was watery, it trickled down my leg after I’d dried myself off from the shower, it was clear and had no smell, rang triage and said she thinks It isn’t my waters and to call back if a pad is soaked within 30 mins which it isn’t but sh...

I had a sweep yesterday they said I was 3cm and could feel my waters but my god I have so much pressure it feels swollen😭😂

Can I hear some positive induction stories please, all I keep hearing is negative ones and I’m already crapping myself for it! routine growth can turned into babies stomach measurements severely decreasing so being induced on Saturday! 😩😖

I’m due to have my 4th c section in a few weeks and due to on going complications in this and my last pregnancy I’ve asked to be sterilised. I was just wondering if anyone knows how they do it and if I’ll be awake for both procedures. The hospital gave me a generic leaflet for being sterilised but it said I woul...