Community Posts, Tips & Support on Labor & Birth

If you plan to have a c section but you get into labour before your scheduled elective, will they still perform a c section?

Does anyone know what happens if you go into labour before your booked c-section! I will not be able to withstand a vaginal birth due to medical conditions and I’m so worried! Since when did they only do c-secs from 39 weeks!x

Is it normal to still be having the bloody show today even though I had my sweep yesterday afternoon? Like there appears to be more blood then yesterday but not loads if that makes sense it’s like mucus plug with strings of blood but just more of it today I was 2cm dilated yesterday and been having cramps on n off ...

So I had a csection a week ago and the surgeon managed to slice through my bladder 😪 I now have a catheter inserted and had to have a stomach drain in as I had to have 11 stitches to repair the hole in my bladder .... iv got to have my catheter changed on Tuesday but I'm worried it's going to hurt having it…

Unsure if to bring my firstborn to hospital to meet baby or do introductions at home. I think second sounds better but if I am in for more than a couple days I will miss him too much!

Getting induced on Monday. Any advice on what to be prepared for. First time mom with GD.

Hello ladies. I'm hoping someone has had experience with induction or baby measuring big and can share ? I'm currently 38 weeks 5 days with baby 2. I had an emergency c section with my first due to double nuchal cord. Originally I had opted to try for a vbac and c section scheduled for 41 weeks if I went over. I h...

Hi! Just found out the likelihood of doing a c-section for me is essentially 99%. I’m bummed, but here looking for any advice or silver linings!

I just left my 37 week OB appointment. The doctor brought up being induced before 40 weeks due to a high BMI. This is the first my weight or an induction has been brought up and I’m feeling…. just a certain type of way about it. I know I shouldn’t feel bad about BMI or weight gain (especially in pregnancy) but thi...

Hey ladies So I’m currently 35wks 4 days with GD. Getting induced at 38weeks my question is. What can I do you help induction prior to appt will help. I google spicy food castor oil sex what really helped if anyone had this experience? Also they will be giving me Cytotec? Anyone have experience with that?

I’m 3 months pp from an emergency c section. I may be pregnant again and I’m freaking out. Has anyone got pregnant this quickly and had a safe pregnancy? I don’t want to think of the worst and needed some lived experience advise

I opted for a D&C but was feeling slightly nervous about it. I know it’s a quick and simple procedure but I’ve never been given anesthesia before and being overweight it’s making feel a bit skeptical. My procedure was initially scheduled for tomorrow at my ob office but I just got a call saying that it will have to ...

For those June's mamas that are expecting baby no.2 soon does your LO understand? How are you explaining a new baby to them or trying to include them in whats happening? My LG has no clue and doesnt really understand but shell be almost 2 when hes here but dont know how to do this where she will underatand or even a...

Travelling for the first time at the end of the month and not sure what I can or can't take into the plane for my LO Can I take: • Formula • Flask with boiled & cooled water • Baby snacks • Baby food pouch/jar Thank you in advance ☺️

I’m 5 months PP and have been doing more pilates core exercises. I did a workout 4 days ago and my abs right below belly button is still sore. Is this normal?

How long did it take for your c-section date to come through once booked and consent form signed?

Can I get a passport for my kid if bd is not on the birth certificate and is no where to be found.

Has anyone in early 40s conceived relatively quickly ? I had my 1st at 37 and am now trying for another - just wondered what people’s experiences were as clearly I’m concerned about my age .

Hello was just wondering if anyone has had a natural birth and if so how was your experience?

For anyone that’s been induced or waiting, do you know once you’re referred for induction how long it usually takes for them to contact you?