Labor & Birth

Hi everyone! I live on my own with my toddler. The hospital is 20 mins away and I’ve had a few people say to me now they’re concerned I can’t drive once labour starts… how realistic do you think my plan is? Didn’t go into natural labour last time so I have no clue but I’ve always heard the beginning takes a while ...

I am 37 weeks pregnant with my second, I have opted for a C section this time due to medical complications.. I am booked in next week and I am so so nervous. I cant stop crying I am so nervous of the recovery and what I will experience. How I am going to look after my two year old etc.. Can everyone send me posit...

This might be a stupid question.... How do you know when your water breaks? I'm 36 weeks and 4 days along. While in the last month, I'm scared my water is gonna break, and I'm not gonna realize that is what happened. If anyone cares to share their experience in what happened to them when they realize that their wa...

Hi ladies, I was just wondering at how many weeks would you pack your hospital bag? Also what’s everyone’s thoughts on what to put in the bags ( one for me one for baby) thanks ladies ❤️

I been having what I thought to be Braxton hicks…. But they getting really close together like every 15-20 minutes 🫤😳 is this labor 😭 I'm suppose to have my maternity pics tmrow n everything 😂

Is anyone’s baby’s head not engaged and their midwife is scaring the shit out of them 😅 Just looking for others experience.

What are some ways you induced your labor naturally 🥹

Has anyone experienced infection on the C section scar area (belly fold)? It's red and felt.wet and smelly. I believe it is fungal infection so got some cream for it today. However worried because it's on my scar. I'm post op 1 month now. The redness is three quarters along the scar and sore. The smell was foul....

Baby girl is here! This experience was one that I’ll never forget as induction wasn’t bad but the epidural didn’t work and I felt every single thing. A lot of fighting with the doctor and OB because my back labor was unbearable, she was vacuumed out. She is 9 pounds 1oz and 21 inches long. Natural is no joke an...

Hi yall! 95% positive my water broke. It was around 1220am when I got up to pee, noticed bed was wetter than usual but thought maybe I peed myself (were all preggy, you get it) then when I got up I started leaking like crazy then which turned into puddling. It's finally going down a bit but birthing center recomene...

I had a c-section in July 2023 so I’m 10 months postpartum. I had some complications right after the operation and then my incision opened a week after, so I went to a wound care clinic daily until September. Because of all that it took me a long time to become comfortable with looking at my stomach, let alone touch...

I was cleared by my GP at 6 weeks but I’m still having abdominal pain fairly frequently, sometimes as a result of movement (walking, holding baby) and sometimes I get a sharp pang even when I’m just lying or sitting still. Anyone else?? What should I do?

Hey everyone I just wanted to ask did I lose my mucous plug I don’t know I’m kinda worried I’m only 26 weeks pregnant and my doctor office doesn’t open until Monday,it’s my third baby but my first two were c-sections so I never lost mine with them, my midwives and doctor are letting me try a VBAC with this baby, so ...

So ladies when are we starting these things people talk about to help with labor- like medicine ball exercises, walking, pineapple, dates, tea? I’m 35 weeks 3 days now- due date June 13th. My little bean is low- head down. But I have noticed a release in pressure in my pelvis last few days so idk what dats abt.

Experienced mums, what do contractions feel like? Do you feel them all over your tummy or just in one area?

I had my third section on Wednesday and I’m so swollen (tummy feet legs- all over really) how long will it take to go down? Any tips? Last section was 6 years ago so I’ve forgot. Thanks x