Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

For those of you who have already had their little one, how long before labour actually started did you have “looser bowels”? I’ve read it can be a sign around 24-48 hours before but I’m intrigued as to if this is actually the case!

Had an examination early hours this morning. 1cm dilated and 50% effaced. So i have been told i’m in for a rough couple of days any advice.

Hi, could someone walk me through what happens at the pre-op? Have mine booked day before C-section and can’t find childcare for my 4 year old (grandparents flying that day)… husband doesn’t start his leave until day of C-section 🫣

This is my second pregnancy but I still have no idea what to pack in my bag 😂 Has anyone got a list or suggestions!!🤍

I lost my mucus plug last night and since then I have been having really strong period like cramps in my groin. They’ve woke me up at times throughout the night and are still present this morning but they can’t be contractions as sometimes it’ll last minutes and other times seconds and there could be hours between t...

Hello, I’m pregnant with my third child. The previous 2 children were both c sections. The first was an emergency c section after labor complications, the second was an unscheduled early c section due to his size and excessive amniotic fluid. For this third baby we’ve had to move up my c section date because she is ...

To do or not to do. I have my 38 week appt tomorrow and she said if I’m dilated to a 1 that she would do it if I’d like. But I don’t know if I want to or not. I’m so excited for my girl to come already but I feel like maybe I shouldn’t rush her 😭 and what’s two more weeks 🤷🏻‍♀️ idk what’s everyone’s take of this…

Anyone else experiencing weird smelling discharge? I’m 18 weeks and I need to know I’m not alone. My doctor has done every swab test. (For context it ranges from like a vinegar or beef jerky smell. Smelt like syrup one time) 😩

I’m 8 months pp and I’ve notice I’ve got small bumps or lumps above and under one part of my c section it is a little sore to press on just wondering if that’s normal like maybe scar tissue or something

Hi ladies, so I’m 18 weeks pregnant and I’ve just noticed clear discharge that’s got the consistency of jelly. There’s no blood or anything, is this normal? New to all this.

i just sneezed and had a gush of fluid come out which is odorless should i be concerned? any ideas what it could be??

Hi all, curious if anyone else has experienced something similar. My c section was 5 weeks ago. By week 3 I was feeling really good. Most discomfort was gone and aside from some spotting it was like I never had one. By week 4 I was back to normal and probably didn’t take it as easy as I should. I am now week 5 and ...

Hi ladies...I'm nearly 6 months postpartum and I'm really struggling with the smell of my c section scar, I'm trying to keep it as clean as possible but it still seems to be smelling like sweat? I'm a curvy person and I'm just anxious about it atm....any advice thanks

Lovely mamma’s!! Has anyone experienced stopped bleeding after 6 days of c-section. I am currently 14 days postpartum and haven’t got any further after 6 days. Is it normal?

Has anyone had any cervical checks yet? My midwife did one today because I was a little worried about the braxton hicks/possible contractions I've been having. Come to find out, I'm still completely closed! Both my other pregnancies, I was 1 cm at this point! If you've had any checks, are you dilated yet or still cl...

I had a c section 6 months ago and I’m really wanting another bubba soon. My plan was to try in September October time so I will be 11-12 months post c section. Is this a good time to try for a second, being a year post c section?

TMI - Can anyone relate? I keep having wetness in my knickers once I finish having a wee. I’m not sure if it’s my waters slowing going or it is wee? It’s only when I finishing a wee it’s like I haven’t finished that’s the only time it happens. Hope this makes sense lol.

With my previous child I ended up having an emergency c section .. now with this baby I’ll have to have another one 😫 is it any easier the second time around? lol my first one wasn’t terrible but it did hurt like hell the first few days. 😭😭

What’s everyone got in their hospital bags? Any recommendations please

How do I transition from walking to jogging 😅 4 weeks post c section today and been doing around 4k every week day for the school run since around 2 weeks. My eldest and me want to start up the park run again which is 5k but ideally want to do more than just walk it, everyone keeps saying gradually work up but at…