Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

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…

What happens if you’ve just eaten and not fasted like a planned one and you need an emergency c section???? I’m Scared this could happen and I throw up??

I’m 8 weeks pp and I had a c section, I had my period on the 6th week but am still getting pink blood ever so slightly, is this normal?

For those that had a C section booked in, how far in advance of your due date was it booked for?

Is there anything specific I should back in my hospital bag and little man’s hosptial bag as we are now doing it via c-section so I want to re go over my bag and I have a week to get anything that maybe useful?

Had a membrane sweep done at my appt about 15 minutes ago. The good thing is that it didn't hurt any more than the cervical checks have, but those have been a little painful too. Due date was yesterday and I'm 4-5cm dilated, induction scheduled tomorrow morning, so I'm hopeful but doc didn't seem too optimistic as...

Hi mamas, I'm due with baby no. 2 in 5 weeks and he's just turned breech. They've offered me an ECV at 37 weeks if he hasn't changed position by then. Do any of you have any experience of getting an ECV? I've heard mixed things. Would love your thoughts if you went through it. Thanks x

Gonna be giving birth to a 33 week baby soon, please share some positive insights on stay length and oxygen!! 🥺❤️‍🩹🤞🏾

Please share your experiences at these hospitals. I had an early scan at Princess Royal and they were lovely, it's making me consider giving birth there but equally I have no experience of the Royal Sussex. Thanks so much!

At how many weeks did everyone cervix open? I just turned 37 weeks and I’m often getting lightening crotch but my cervix is closed

Little girl decided to come 3 weeks early — even before I started my mat leave! 🙈 It all started with period-like pain and some water leaking with a bit of blood. So I went to triage to get it checked… and had a baby 10 hours later! Only had gas and air. No tears. I was planning a hypnobirth in a birth pool, but…

My girls are 3 & 1 and today my 3yr old fell over and cut her hand and i had no plasters etc with me so im going to make a little first aid bag to keep with me but cant think what ill need has anyone got any suggestions? So far i have plasters, calpol and antibac 🤷‍♀️

I’m currently living in London but want to go back home to Manchester to give birth. All my antenatal care so far has been in London. I’m wondering how would I go about giving birth in a different hospital back home.

Hi hi! I’ve just been given the go for a planned c section at basildon but honestly am nervous about it, the person who booked me was not happy with my choice at all to be honest and now I’m nervous about how supportive they’ll actually be when it comes time for the surgery. Anyone had any similar experiences?

Is it to late to ask for a c section I'm 36 weeks

I had an elective 22 days ago and still bleeding light well its more orange is this normal?

Has anyone on here attempted a VBAC at the Mendip Birth Centre at Southmead please? If so, could you share your experience? Was it successful, how did you find it, etc? Up until recently, I didn't realise it was even an option but the obstetrician mentioned I could opt for Mendip if I wanted to and I'm strongly con...

Hello, To put you in the picture, my first was born at 39+4 and weighed 8lb 10. I believe I was induced too early for fear of growing a large baby, and after 17h of active labour and sitting at 9cm for over 4 hours, I opted for emergency section. 3 years on I'm pregnant with second and really praying for a natur...