Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

Hello All, I had my first child via emergency c-section which went really well but now I’m pregnant with my second and about half way through. A lot of the consultants/midwives have been really negative about a vaginal birth after my first c-section and have been giving my horror stories about how my scar will re-op...

Hey everyone! I've just done a test trip to the new 'Beach Building' to try and find my bearings before I need too but I must be extremely thick because I could not find the signage at all 😅 The way it's been described to me is that it's an entirely new, seperate building, dedicated to maternity with it's own…

What does white discharge means at 37 weeks? I feel continous wet what should be done?

For the last week or so I’ve had on an off period type pain with back ache. Last night it was so bad I could barely sleep and it went on from about 9pm - 6am waking me up a few times. The pain comes in waves and it feels like I’m having localised spasms in my belly but definitely not a whole belly “tightening” for 3...

Okay this is my first cycle where I started using a menstrual cup and I'm just wondering if the learning curve is really this steep?! I know I'm having trouble placing it because Im experiencing leaking sometimes, and I can definitely feel it which I know I'm not supposed to. Overall, it's made an annoying time m...

My last babies were emergency sections this one will be planned? Im 22 weeks now? Do you think I could get it early?

My boyfriends dad is in hospital after having a small op. He should be home in a couple days but my bf and his mum mentioned taking the baby (our 2 month old) to the hospital to see him. I just don’t think it’s needed for my LO to go and be exposed to hospital germs unnecessarily when he all going well will be home ...

Has anyone lost some of their mucus plug at 34 weeks or before? I believe I lost some this morning ( only a little bit ) I’ve been very wet down there lately but he’s been head down and low for a very long time so I’m assuming it’s just the extra pressure. I feel absolutely fine and baby boy is dancing around so ...

Anyone else numb just above the incision?! Mine feels soooooo WEIRD hahah!! It’s the most wild feeling

I’m due a c section next month, second child. I’ve put on a mass amount of weight because of pelvic girdle pain and unable to exercise. When did you get back to the gym/ light exercise etc post c section?

What are people’s thoughts on hospitals in Kent?

Hello! Little girl is 7 weeks and started to go longer through the night but it means I wake up around 3/4 leaking everywhere and in pain with rock hard boobs! Should I be expressing this away? Or just leaving it? Its so uncomfortable 😫

Was wondering if anyone’s ever had nerve damage or problems after having c section. I currently keep waking up with a dead foot anyone eles ever had this😩

So I'm uk based This will be my second child. I love my children but I think two is enough for me, especially since I'll be lucky to have one of each. So my question is; Can you have your tubes tied while having your planned c-section or do you have to wait or go private? I have no idea what the right procedures are...

unsure what to do if that happens to me🤷🏻‍♀️whether to try for a vaginal birth or just go as planned (advised to have another section)

How soon did you get pregnant after your first c-section? I’m thinking of trying after 15 months.

With my first I had an emergency section and with my second I’m conflicted on having an elective c section or shall I attempt a vbac? I’m leaning towards another section but my pouch already bothers me it’ll only get worse

I’m currently 36 weeks and my consultant has put a plan in place that I can be induced from 37 weeks if needed. I have health conditions and this pregnancy is taking its toll on my body. I’m concerned about being induced this time round (I’ve been induced twice before) for some reason I’m over anxious this time an...

Thinking about my hospital bag, do I pack a towel?

Is anyone willing to share there experiences with a VBAC please? Positive or negative, I’m struggling to decide on a birth plan with my second as my first ended up an emergency C-section. Also if anyone had a planned section after a pervious emergency one how did you find the recovery? I’ve seen some people saying...