Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I know I have a long time to think about this but it’s been on my mind. I tore pretty bad with my son who is 14 months. 3b tear and tore my urethra. Had a catheter for 3 days after birth. I had a really good recovery, felt good after about a week and I think I’ve healed up well. Occasionally have a little dribble ...

Hear me out before reading the question, my baby is in the 98th percentile and I want a vbac so I am not restricted from carrying my 14 months old once I deliver. If I don’t naturally go into Labor by 38weeks and 6 days, I am getting a planned c-section. I want to increase my chances of vbac! Question: Would bre...

I’m due to have second c-section but really worried about recovery with a toddler!! My first was planned and very straightforward and great recovery but can’t imagine coping with a toddler I can’t pick up!!!

Separated from BD but we’re amicable. Would you make an agreement & have baby no.2 together?

I just had my 1st c-section yesterday and also got my tubes tied does anyone know how long the recovery process is gonna take? This is my first for both procedures this is not my first baby I had 7 vaginal births and 1 C-section now thanks for any advice I’m in soooo much pain right now

How long did / will everyone wait to drive post c section? I know the guidance is 6 weeks but just wondering if that’s just generic. I’m currently 2 weeks PP and I do feel ready to physically drive it’s just the lifting of the car seat. X

But I’ve been told my cervix is still high, HOW DO I GET IT DOWN?! I’m 37+2 and so over it and don’t want an induction x

If you could choose would you choose a natural birth or C-Section with a low lying placenta? I previously had placenta Previa but my doctor said it is now 1.63 cm away so far enough to have a normal birth but with a slight chance of bleeding and needing a c-section. I am so back and forth on what to do!

Hey ladies, I’m 38 weeks and 4 days today, and my doctor performed a membrane sweep, which was a bit painful, not gonna lie. I’m a first-time mom, and he mentioned I’m 3 centimeters dilated. I’m curious if anyone has had positive experiences with this—did it help prepare you for labor before an elective induction? A...

Hi, just looking for advice on what to pack in my hospital bag… I’m 34 weeks now and think it’s probably time to get that sorted🥹have no idea what to take for myself / baby especially with the weather recently🥰

So I'm due my second this June. My other is 2.5 years old and it terrifies me that she will pick up chickenpox or HFM while at nursery after LO is born. Last year she had HFM and I'm terrified she will pick up again and what if she passes on to the baby?

Is this normal? Anyone got any idea? Feeling heavy, weighty around my belly button area more so on the right hand side?

Hey, I’m thinking about elective c section for this pregnancy after assisted vaginal birth first time round and 30 hours labour. I’m not set on it tbh, just starting to look into my birthing options. Can anyone share their recovery after c section? My biggest fear is not being able to pick my baby up immediately ...

Moms that have a little bit more experience than me or are preparing for the fourth trimester like myself. What should I get to be ready as soon I get back home from giving birth? I don’t want to run to Target last minute. I’m building a postpartum basket with everything like, pads, disposable diapers and/or underwe...

Has anyone gone into labor without their water breaking? At what point did you say it was time to go to the hospital? Also, what if the baby hasn’t dropped yet?

When did everyone get their first bath post c section?

Hello just wanted some advice? I have a baby 9 months ago by c section. What is the risk if I was to fall pregnant now or soon? Will there be risk? Is it dangerous? Has anyone been though this before

What week did you move around normally after a c section? Like sit on the floor? Get in and out of bed normally, do light chores around the house, etc? I’m 2.5 weeks PP and even though I don’t really have anymore pain, I’m taking it easy because I’m afraid my stitches will pop… but wondering, do I still need to be ...

Hey, so Ive been having Braxton Hicks contractions a lot the past couple weeks, but today my stomach just kinda feels weird, and like idk how else to explain the feeling I'm getting in my vagina, but like you know when you really have to pee and you get the pressure in your vagina? (Not the pressure on your bladder,...

This is super embarrassing but I've had a mucus discharge with green or yellow tinge to it for about 3 months off and on I'm thinking it's BV I feel terrible for not getting treated I'm going to the doctor this Friday but is it going to be okay if I get treated as late though I'm worried about my baby I'm 21 weeks p...