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Im 30 weeks pregnant and went for a scan the other day as I’d been having reduced movements so was sent for one. We were told they were certain we were having a girl at our 20 week scan. I went for my scan at 30 weeks only to be told I’m having a boy. It’s kind of been a struggle to adjust to the change as we had al...
Help please! Basically I’m due literally tomorrow 😳 and yesterday told my sister my top baby name which is Eden Grace. She got really upset and said it’s her top name. She’s not pregnant but wants to have a baby very soon. So I was hoping for some help coming up with alternatives! Although im happy to still use…
My darling Indiya arrived 10th May at 19:06pm weighing 7 lbs 3 following an induction started on the 9th May. I had the balloon and 2 pessaries which took me to 1.5cm. My waters were then broken and I was 2cm. By 5pm I was 8cm and an exam got me to 10. 45 minutes of pushing and she was here. 2nd degree tear but othe...
Aside from the regret of choosing to do a c-section, I’m 3.5 weeks PP and still feeling pain in that area. I feel like I’ve seen so many people say they recovered by now, online. Wondering when the pain will go away for me or if anyone has experienced pain longer than me.. It feels so depressing…
About to get ready for a C-Section. My inductions failed so we are now going for this option. I'm so nervous and need some positive stories💙
Have been thinking that my bump looks huge but now I’m thinking it’s quite a normal size today! Love looking at bump pictures! 33 + 1 ❤️
Has anyone started this yet? I'm googling like mad about perineal massage and stretching at the moment. I had to have a cut with my first which I really don't want again as I'm hoping for a water birth so I think I'm gonna start!
Woken up early this morning to accept this exciting delivery 🥰👶 starting to feel real now! Nursery furniture due on Tuesday too 😁
When are people going to be trying to induce labour naturally? I’m 36 weeks and 4 day baby’s just over 6lb already! I’m not planning on trying just yet maybe in another week or so but just seeing when others are planning to try get things going!? I’m so eager to get baby out! Nothing fits me and constantly living...
Would you choose a medical induction or opt for c-section if overdue? For those who had a medical induction did you get an epidural or were you still able to manage surges without it?