Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I’m having an elective c section on the 15th May due to some health reasons. But my anxiety is going if my waters break before this date what do I do and what will happen? I should have asked at my last midwife appointment but completely forgot and now sat with the anxiety of not knowing what to do if it did happens

Hey guys just wondering what it’s like in MK hospital when you have your first baby…do they still keep you overnight/ monitor you and baby or do you now get discharged the same day..and also any other tips and advise would be great x

I’ve been having inconsistent contractions since about 6:30pm, lasting 30-40 seconds every 5-6 minutes. Phoned the midwife and she explained in sounds like I’m in the early stages of labour and to stay at home until they’re 1 minute long and every 3 minutes.. only now just getting into bed at 11:30pm and they’ve d...

What size to pack in hospital bag? Pretty sure I only took new born with my first x

Please share your experiences! They want to get my baby out within the next week or so due to gestational diabetes and increased fluid. I still can’t decide if I want to be induced or if I should go for another csection! I have always wanted to experience a natural birth and hated every minute of my previous csect...

Hi all I'm really interested in how people's experiences with epidurals have been? My bubs is 10 months now and I hadn't even considered an epidural for his birth because I was always told by my midwives "low risk makes you aa MLU girl...you don't want to be on the labour ward" so that's what happened. Recovery was...

FTM here weighing my options. Which one was more painful , convenient or practical?

Did anyone experience loose bowel movements before going into labor? Like diarrhea? Sorry TMI I know. I just can't tell if I have a stomach bug or this early signs of labor. I hope it's not a stomach bug, can't imagine being sick and going into labor the same time 😆

May sound dumb but I feel extra pale after winter! After my c-section, how long until I can I tan in my yard? I of course won’t be nude and my suit should cover my scar. My C-section is scheduled for May 17th. I looked it up and I only see information about trying to go to a tanning bed.

Hi ladies, been collecting colostrum since 36 weeks and am now 37. I have noticed that my colostrum is less yellow and today it started squirting out. It’s clear/milky and I just collected so much of it compared to days previously. I am soooo hoping that this means baby might be ready to come soon. Has anyone experi...

Hi mamas- I’m exactly 39 weeks and leaking small amounts of amniotic fluid. Maybe a teaspoon 2x today. Should I go to labor and delivery or just relax and wait for more labor symptoms? No loss of mucus plug or bloody show or contractions really….

I had my bandages taken off today, and I thought i was okay beforehand! However i came home and the pain was unbearable! Unable to walk or even sit . Please tell me it gets better😫

Do Braxton Hicks cause you to urinate constantly? Idk if I’m now experiencing true contractions on and off. Pain in my pelvis and the urge to push / use the bathroom.

What are the best c section recovery plasters ? Has anyone used the frida mom c section silicone scar patches ? Or have any recommendations?

I’d like to know if anyone recently has had a C-section in the Women’s! I’m due to be going in soon but waiting on a date and wondered how in advance you got your date? I’ve had my preop so just waiting now thanks!🥰

Hi I’m a young first time mum and I’m getting induced tomorrow morning and I suffer with severe anxiety and really scared/ nervous, anyone had any positive induction experiences ? And any tips on how to stay calm I don’t want to worry myself too much😫

What was everyone’s pre labor signs/ symptoms leading up to labor? I’m currently 38 weeks and just looking for what’s common to expect before hand. And yes I know that contractions are the only “true” sign so please don’t comment that!!

Hey everyone I’m new here , I gave birth to my daughter a week ago at 24 weeks 6 days gestation she is in nicu and doing well I’m just wondering will she still be like a newborn when she comes home close to her due date ? I’m sad and worried I’m gonna miss out of this 😞 I missed out of my 3rd trimester and I’m…

So after 4 induction methods and moved to Labour ward this morning it was decided I’d need an emergency c section due to concerns of infection to baby. Born at 8.39am on Saturday 4th May 2024 Elijah Robert James 🩵

Never felt so defeated with my body. I lost my mucus plug at 38w1d and lost pieces for 3 days. Haven’t lost much since I was in the hospital but still some small pieces.. I thought losing your mucus plug meant your body was dilating and effacing more but apparently it meant nothing as I’m still 1cm and apparentl...