Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I’ve had my c section consultation today and feel SO confused from it.. I went in asking for a C-section and 90% sure it’s what I wanted spoken to people who’ve had them researched it etc To come away with no clear answers and left more unanswered than when I went in. I expressed all my points, reasons why I wa...

I hate pain lol. What does the needle feel like? Do you even feel it going in?

I know everyone is different and bodies react differently, but I’m due to go into hospital tomorrow to be induced for a number of reasons. Nothing serious though. How long does the whole induction process take before your in full blown labour roughly? Again I know everyone different but thought I’d try get an estim...

I have my first sweep tomorrow at 39+1 and am due to be induced at 41 weeks if I haven’t went naturally. I was induced with my first and ended up opting for a section as spent 2 days 2cm and nothing was happening after the pessaries/gels and I just wanted him out. I’ve heard AWFUL things about the hormone drip, th...

Hi all, this is one for the ladies who have had an elective c section. I had a growth scan last week (I have a genetic condition which needs monitoring throughout pregnancy) Baby is growing on the bigger side already and during my consultant appointment they mentioned talking about delivery at my next appointment w...

Knew sex beforehand: Yes Due date: 30/09/24 Birth date: 07/09/24 Morning sickness: yes Cravings: lemons / limes 🍋‍🟩 🍋 Place of birth: St Mary’s Hospital Days in hospital: 4 Hours in labour: ? Hormone drip: No Episiotomy cut: no Epidural: No Gas & Air: no Induced: No C-section: yes Weight: 5lbs 10oz Time:…

Can someone tell me if I’m being dramatic or do these look like contractions? I’ve been having pains since around 5am but I assumed they were Braxton hicks but they are quite low down pains which make me catch my breath. The pain is in my lower belly/bikini line and my lower back Lost my mucus plug last week. No b...

Hey, it’s me again! Had another NST for my tiny baby. They’re pretty vague with me. What’s the likelihood of being induced? Going into labor early?

I can’t believe it’s been four months already. I feel like I was just going into the hospital yesterday to get induced. How has everyone been managing as we are leaving the “Newborn Trenches” I’m coming out on the other side with a happy & healthy baby and Zoloft 😅

They cut through my baby’s back leaving a scar when carrying out my C-section it left a scar as well..

I have my c section in the morning and I ve just gone to take the pre c section medication ( to settle the stomach acids) I really struggle to take capsules always have and have just thrown it back up I have one more to take at 6 am Does anyone know if they will cancel or stlll do the section if I don’t take it ...

Recently found out that i will have tobdeliver at bryn mawr hospital instead of the birth center at lifecycle womancare. Anyone willing to talk about their experience. I will likely be induced but am still hoping for a minimal intervention, unmedicated delivery. Just looking to see if anyone has had a similar experi...

Has anyone been induced with the balloon catheter ? Does it work?

I feel guilty that she isnt

I never went through contractions since my first was early c section due to hypertension. But I’m 36 weeks+ 1 day and I’m having a lot of pain that reminds me of the pitocin. Plus feeling super heavy in my pelvis. Don’t think I’m having contractions so i don’t think I’m in labor but…. Question is, in between contra...

This is gonna be a bit tmi but so this morning I had my morning pee and number 2 and afterwards went to change my sons diaper and as I was changing him I coughed and I felt a gush of something come out so I ran to the rest room and coughed again and more gushed out and it was liquid but clear and had no scent i didn...

Hello. I had a c section 5 days ago and my dressing was taken off today. Since it’s been taken off the incision is really stinging, has anyone else had this? My stomach is still numb around the site too

Why is everyone suddenly sharing their birth stories?! It's clogging up the group and questions will get lost 😣. No offence but I don't think many people care about strangers stories at this point, we've all already given birth months ago. Can you all share your stories on an appropriate group dedicated to birth…

Does anyone know how many birthing partners are allowed in Bronglais Hospital? I’m sure I only want my partner, but my mum is adamant she will be the second 🙈 will make my life easier if the rules are just the 1!

Hi! I'm a first-time momma who had a c section and was wondering if any c sections mommas with mulitple could tell me more about their second-third c section? Was it just as scary as the first, and did it make it hard to pick to have more babies? Have been deeply thinking about if I am one and done or want to try fo...