Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

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I’ve fallen down a hole of GBS and made myself worry. I’m 38, want to go into labour by myself and was considering getting a sweep. Now I’m worried if that’s not a good idea if I am carrying GBS? I’m also worried about being induced if I have to/having a c section. In fact I’m worried about all of it. I’m wo...

Hello Experienced Ladies, I’m a first time mum and just wondered how many sleeping suits, muslin, nappies and outfits would I need to carry for the baby in the hospital bag? Also, how many breast pads, nursing bras, maternity knickers & pads would be sufficient? I just don’t want to carry more than I need but wa...

Do people think this means anything? Are they going to come really late? Just really want to meet them now, hopefully this month... but what if I'm waiting till May. Can they engage just before labour? Am I not moving enough maybe?

Can you have kids in the delivery room? We don’t have family near by, closest is about 45-1 hour away so trying to figure out how that will all play out if we’d be able to bring our child with us meanwhile family came to pick him up

When did everyone sleep on their front post c section? Belly sleeping was my go to position before pregnancy and I’m wondering when I can do this again

Need some advice I’m being induced on Monday and have a sweep Saturday morning. I don’t really know what to expect just wondering if anyone could give me some tips ☺️

I’m telling my husband and that choosing C-Section for our second child in May due to the first baby been emergency surgery and I don’t want surprises this time, but my husband has been pleading for VB and within my head i was like are you happy to see me in pain or don’t you think about me. Though I and my baby is ...

I don’t think I have IBS, but it doesn’t take a lot to upset my stomach 🤣 I’m Worried that all the meds will do this afternoon my section. Were Most of you ok? X

I am due to have a c section on Monday, I am so anxious about the whole feeling, I’m worried I will feel pain, it’s kicking of my anxiety 😟 Any advice or how was your c section experience

I am having an elective c-section next Friday at RDH and would love to have some insights from any ladies that have had the same? I’m hoping the more prepared I can be in knowing what to expect it might help to ease the nerves!! How did the process go for you? What was the after care like? Any advice? Thanks 🫶

When are you supposed to remove the newborn insert is it 8 weeks or? x

Been having contractions since 2:30am along with light bleeding. Can this be classified as early labour?

For C-section mamas I had mine 4 weeks ago tomorrow. Just wondering how it feels. Mine still slightly swollen, still bleeding from down below a bit and my C-section scar around the area and near belly button feels numb

Has anyone else got a c section booked in? I’m booked in for 15th April & slightly nervous. Booked in for the section due to baby boy being frank breech? Anyone else had this?

31 weeks got a green sticky discharge after wiping no pain or smell, please let me know if it’s anything to be concerned about

I was told to wait 18m before planning another baby due to uterine rupture and/or complications...

Jasper will be 23 months old when the baby(s) is born. My first ultersound isn't until mid May. All my questions that are running through my mind are overwhelming me with self doubt on if I can handle this. These last few weeks have been hard already with exhaustion and morning sickness as it comes whenever. I am...

OK, so last year I had a c section in January, I fell pregnant quickly, lol. My son is 15 months old and a loveable and playful little man. When he's playing, he jumps all over me and throws himself into my lap and can be quite excitable ☺️ he also likes to curl up on my lap for his afternoon nap. He's only a baby h...

Im 40+4 days tomorrow with no sign of labor. Tomorrow I have an OB appointment and thinking of getting the membrane sweep. With my first I was 41+3 days when labor started and it was all natural didnt have to do a membrane sweep.. I have about a week left until that time. Should I wait it out like I did with my firs...