Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

I’m 26 + 4 weeks pregnant. This whole pregnancy I’ve had a lot of watery discharge and feeling “wet”. This morning I sat on the loo and before I passed urine, had some discharge literally drop out (quite a lot….) it was like a milky white/slightly yellow watery discharge. Then had another bit again before passing ...

Hi, I’m 35 weeks pregnant and really struggling with pelvic girdle pain and sciatica. My midwife has said I could have an induction at 38 weeks/start to have membrane sweeps. With my first, my labour was a positive experience. So I was just wondering, do people think I should take the offer of being induced or shoul...

Did anyone have a c-section due to low fetal heart rate variability. I am feeling so sad as I think that wasn’t enough reason for an emergency c section as I was 3cm dilated and contracting well. I would love to hear from anyone with similar experience.

Hi, if anyone’s had an elected c section - what was your recovery like? Did you feel capable of doing tasks? What was it like having a toddler and a new baby? Did your stomach ever go “back to normal” like have the nerves been damaged? Can you feel touch there? Did it heel nicely? Is the scar straight? Does the she...

Hi everyone! What does everyone recommend when it comes to post partum bleeding? Pads, period underwear? Other? Due in a few weeks! Thanks!

Nearly 3 weeks pp and have just today started feeling a pull / discomfort on my left side of scar. I can’t see what’s going on down there but I’d felt pretty good before today. Is this normal / to be expected?

I’m currently 37+3 and want to get my induction booked in which I’ve been told I can have from 37 weeks. I want to get it booked in for 39 weeks, can they book them in with a date that far in advance does anyone know, or would it be a fact of ringing a certain amount of days before hand to get a date booked in.

I ordered the Frida disposable underwear, however their to small... What are my curvaceous women wearing after a c section?

Hi mamas! I had an ultrasound recently at 27w3d, and they said baby is in optimal position for labor. Is this a sign labor could come sooner rather than later? This is my second, and I’m supposed to be induced at 39w due to GD, but we have a toddler and I’m just trying to plan as best as we can 🫠

Are you getting your baby a passport? If so, how soon?

I ended up getting an episiotomy cut during the labour of my little girl, they didn’t tell me they were doing it 🤦🏻‍♀️ I’m just wondering if anyone ended up having another episiotomy again when they had more babies? I love the idea of having another baby but I’m scared I’ll end up needing one again😬 I can’t forget…

Has anyone had a home birth before for their first baby? I really want a home birth for my first so looking for some real life experiences as you can predict the responses I have been receiving! 😵‍💫 I’ve read/ listened to lots of positive home birth stories on podcasts etc and love the positive birth company.…

Any tips or tricks how to start trying to induce yourself? I’ll start from 38 ish weeks

Has anyone packed their hospital bags already? I’m doubting myself on what to pack because of the weather. My LB was born in the winter so we went with long sleeved vests, cardigans and thick blankets. Are you packing long sleeved vests, cardigans etc just in case? Or just short sleeved vests? I’m also struggling t...

How long did it take for your scar to heal? I am 4 weeks pp and half of my scar is still yet to close up.

Hi, I’m having an elective c section due to my kidneys and just want to know other mums experiences on recovery, I’m constantly being told you won’t be able to do anything at all for weeks and just would love advice and stories from mums who have recently had babies 🙌🏼

Hi all, how’s your experience ordering from shein, is the delivery slow or fast? Is it easy to return stuff?

I had a third degree tear with my son 3 years ago it wasnt too painful it just felt like gravity might do me dirty, it ruined all my pelvic floor muscles too and i needed alot of physio therapy to fix it. Im pregnant again, i spoke to my midwife about the chances of me tearing again with that extreme extent she sa...

I remember a nurse asking me if i was having contractions when i first came to the hospital. I told her no because i didnt feel anything after my water broke. She hooked me up. An hour later, she asked again and i said no. She looked at the screen and it was clear that i was having it. I told her i dont feel it all....

Felt like I escaped with not much bleeding but as I’ve done more and had more walks etc (now 15 days post c section ), I feel I’m bleeding more. Normal?