Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

This is not a debate on what is the best way to safely deliver our beautiful babies. Back story.... my sister recently gave birth to my beautiful niece, who is the best baby ever. After a traumatic birth and my sister getting over that, she still struggles with her scar. No matter the reassurance we as a family, in...

Hi mamas ❤️ just wondering what everyone’s pre op experience was? Had mine today - went to DAU (day assessment unit) and the midwife took my bloods, gave me a form to bring back with me for when the surgery is booked and told me when to fast (I’m booked for afternoon so have to fast from 6am but can have sips of wat...

I’ve been having contractions since yesterday evening following a sweep, they were around 2-4 hours apart throughout the night, then throughout today have been around 20-40 minutes apart, except the last 6 I have had have been between 10-8 minutes apart, what do I do? I’m not sure if I’m sure that I’m in labour or n...

Hi everyone ive ended up having to get booked in for a c section next week pre op is 2 days before and my nail appointment is the day before the pre op. I dont want to go and have them done to have to attempt to take them off a few days later for the c section date. Does anyone know if you can have biab on for a c s...

Just found out I’m pregnant with baby number 2 and I am currently 7 months PP (section) LO will be 8 months at end of April Has anyone else here got pregnant this soon after a c section? Any shared experiences, advice, helpful tips very welcome TIA ❤️

Just a quick poll the NHS says you shouldn’t have more than 3 surgeries, just wanted to check if there are women who have had more than 3 and please share as much of your experience as you’re willing to. Signed A mum who was hoping to have 5 kids but has already had 2 sections in under 2 years

I had a C-section 4 days ago and I’m really struggling with how my body looks. My tummy now hangs down over my scar and I hate it :( Does it go away or will my stomach be like this forever?

Has anyone here had a successful VBAC? I didn’t get a midwife, even though I applied for one online when I was 5 weeks pregnant. I also don’t plan to hire a doula. Do you think it’s possible to have a successful VBAC without a doula or midwife? I’m afraid of having another C-section because my recovery was so dreadf...

We have to supply everything but food... feel like I'm missing something... Nappies Wipes 2 weather appropriate outfits & socks Nappy cream Vaseline (chapped lips) Raincoat Anything I should be including?

I’m 39 weeks right now and having my second due May 1st but I’m actually considering getting scheduled for induction but I only hear negative experiences so I want to check in if anyone has a positive experience?

Anyone who’s had a planned c section for a low lying placenta, what week was you booked in for? They’re saying week 38-39 for me but want to admit me at 37 weeks incase my waters break. No way am I staying in for possibly 2 weeks, I’d rather them just book me in for 37 weeks!! Anyone else??? I have an appointment to...

So obviously I know discharge does increase but this just feels different and I’ve never had this in my nickers before apart from visible discharge. If I put a pad on what am I to look out for colour wise or somthing? With my first I had my waters popped so I have no idea

I’ve been getting lots of discharge since about 18 weeks. It’s clear/ white which I know is healthy but the amount is crazy! It’s constant day and night. Sometimes I feels like I’ve wee’d myself! I have to change my panty liner atleast 3/4 times a day otherwise it just leaks through. Any advise? Is this normal? Sh...

I had the balloon in yesterday which got me to 3cm, very thin and stretchy and they gave me a really good sweep, I also had a bloody show. For the last hour I’ve had contractions every 5 mins lasting 30 seconds so i think I’ve gone into natural labour!! Do I have to wait until they last 60 seconds to call the hospit...

I knew I wanted a section from quite early on, I had been told I had a low lying placenta at 20 weeks. So that just solidified my idea. I felt like I wasn’t taken very seriously when I had mentioned that I would be going the ELCS route, and the only medical person who really listened and agreed with me was my midwif...

Has anyone gotten pregnant less than a year after a c-section? I know they say to wait atleast 18 months in between but for older moms who may not have that time biologically to wait, I’m curious if anyone has had two babies via c-section within a closer amount of time and was it safe, how did it turn out? I’ve h...

Baby due date 8th May. Booked in for section 2nd May. I don’t know whether to push this back incase I go into natural labour first? I had a section with my first due to being breech but should be good candidate for VBAC this time. I feel a bit pressured by my mum and partner to have a section as will be easier...

Hello, Does anyone who recently had an elective c-section at the Norfolk and Norwich know if partners/dads are allowed to stay with you afterwards at all times/overnight please? Very worried about being left on my own, thank you!

Curious to hear any stories for how the introduction of the newborn to your first born went and is going so far?? Not had the baby yet but very anxious for the meeting of our two babies and also any surprises or tips on what life has been like going from 1 to 2 🩷🩷

Hey all, my baby is in the 90th centile and I’m 32 weeks pregnant. We have a clinic appointment on Friday about the weight of baby but I’m just wondering if anyone else has been in this situation and what the outcome was? Did you have a vaginal birth or did you need to have a c-section. Thanks ☺️