Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

The past 2 days I’ve had pains down below just like when they did my sweep last week the pain I had after that but this isn’t going I’m not sure if it’s a sign that labour is near 😩 I’m so uncomfortable and I feel like something is there. But no loss of mucus plug or waters

Keep me in prayers lol, I just got out of my 38 week appointment -cervix is 100% effaced -his head is In the 0 station (she felt his head the minute she went down there) -2 cm dilated and contracting 🥹 When do we think baby will come? I’ve been having on and off contractions all day 6-10 minutes apart

hiya just wondering if anyone on here has had their tubes tied/removed while having a caesarean.. any advice? what helps with pain? i have my 3rd caesarean thursday, and to be able prepared as possible..

I just had my very first c section ever last Tuesday this being my 8th baby and I got a question ….what are some other ways to make my stomach stronger and less painful with out using the belly band ??? seems like only time my pain eases up a little bit is only when I’m wearing my belly band it hurts soooo bad when ...

After sexy time my left side of my scar gets very painful and sore and goes away after a couple minutes and it’s only my left side but should I be worried? I’m also 26 weeks pregnant now

Still haven’t had my period and I’m 10 weeks post c-section! Is this normal?

So each time we've spoke to the midwives (we're at a community one not hospital due to location) they keep pushing us to have a home birth despite us saying we want a birthing centre. What's everyone's experiences and how did you manage it?

Hiya! Is anyone considering or had a home birth? I recently was at a session where the UHL Home Birth team came to give a talk and it was a real eye opener as was never really considering a home birth until then. It’s my first pregnancy and I’m low risk so far. Just wanted to get peoples thoughts and experiences wit...

Can any farmers out there help me out . We've recently moved to a farm and my husband is helping with the lambing . I know I'm not meant to be near the sheep when they give birth but how strict is this because it's just us incharge of the sheep and I'm feeling like its going to be so hard staying away completely. E...

Has anyone given birth at Advocate Christ Medical Center? If so, can you please share thoughts regarding your experience? I want to know if I should consider it.

Thoughts/Experiences on Induction? Im going on Wednesday to do mine, the internet says all types of stuff, do it, dont do it. Would like to hear some personal experiences 🩵🙏

I had a c section 6 weeks ago but i keep getting cold shivers and goosebumps even in a house that's 22 degrees, has anyone else had this? I'm seeing the doctor for my 6 week PP check anyway but thought I'd ask

I’m having my baby at Oldham hospital, do they allow your partner to stay once you’ve had your baby? Especially if you stay for a day or so

I saw a post a while ago about partners being able to stay overnight after birth but it was a 3 month trial, does anyone know if that’s still the case?

I’ve been having on and off cramps the last few days which have stopped today, but I’ve had constant braxton hicks, pressure in my bum and increased watery discharge today. Is this a sign that labour could be near? I’m 38 weeks and so fed up now!

Curious, how long after losing your plug did you go into labour?

When driving on your own, do you have your baby in the back or in the front with you?

I had a sweep yesterday morning, was told I was already atleast 1cm dilated, I shortly after had a bloody show, had some uncomfortableness since but I’ve just started with continuous lightening crotch , is this normal ?

Hi TMI Does anyone else notice a change in bowel movements during your period. I’ve only noticed since having my daughter that when it’s time of month my bowel moments are always loose/mucusy. Just wondering if it happens to anyone else ?

I'm just wondering how it works with partner being with you when induced? I've been told that unless I'm in active labour while im in the hospital, they can only see me during visiting hours (which i understand because I wouldn't be in delivery room). But do they get to stay with you while you're induced? I have n...