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Positive induction stories?

Hi, I’m due to be induced tomorrow, I’m 39+2 (I have gestational diabetes which is why I’m being induced) but I’m terrified, I’ve read/ heard all horror...

Hi, I’m due to be induced tomorrow, I’m 39+2 (I have gestational diabetes which ...

AJR30

•7 months ago

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VBA2C-sections

Has anyone any realistic advice, experiences with VBAC after 2 c-sections? My first was emergency and second was planned, pushy consultant made me feel it...

Has anyone any realistic advice, experiences with VBAC after 2 c-sections? My ...

Ambergoodyx

•2 years ago

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VBAC - advice

hello! I was just wondering if anyone may have any advice they could share. I had an emergency c-section with my daughter after her being breech and I’m...

hello! I was just wondering if anyone may have any advice they could share. I ha...

RMOBX

•2 years ago

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Induction concerns

Has anyone had an induction and it not been a “horror” or horrible painful or prolonged? My consultant said I will need to be induced in week 39, as I’m over...

Has anyone had an induction and it not been a “horror” or horrible painful or pr...

Saffy44

•2 years ago

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Homebirth after C Section

After having a challenging birth with my first, which involved my waters breaking & not going into labour so being induced and labouring on my back for hours...

After having a challenging birth with my first, which involved my waters breakin...

MrsC22

•2 years ago

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40+1 with grade3 piles opt for c-section?

So the piles seem to have come back with a vengeance and now I’m obviously worried about trying to give vaginal birth as that will just make them worse....

So the piles seem to have come back with a vengeance and now I’m obviously worri...

May2021

•3 years ago

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Vbac or csection

I’ve had a csection due to breech baby in 2017 Gastric sleeve in 2018 Car accident in august 2020 that led me for a splenectomy and left collarbone fracture I...

I’ve had a csection due to breech baby in 2017 Gastric sleeve in 2018 Car accide...

Salwakay

•3 years ago

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Opting for an elective C-Section

Hi all, so a bit of unexpected news and definitely not in my future plans but here I am 11 weeks and counting 😊! After speaking to work colleagues, friends,...

Hi all, so a bit of unexpected news and definitely not in my future plans but he...

Jodiieexo

•3 years ago

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Start of labour? Help please

This is my first full term pregnancy so I don’t know what to expect. I’m currently 37 weeks today, 2 days days ago I’m certain I lost my mucus plug through out...

This is my first full term pregnancy so I don’t know what to expect. I’m current...

Jas32

•3 years ago

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Labour stories? Cheer me up please

I've been reading so many stories on here today (I've had a bad day with morning sickness and am glued to my bed) some good some bad and it is hard I suppose...

I've been reading so many stories on here today (I've had a bad day with morning...

FirstTimeMam

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Birth Plan and Epidural

HI , I am a new mum to be. I am 35yrs.I'm now 35 wks pregnant and was hoping to discuss options with my midwife with regards to Epidural and birth plan. When I...

HI , I am a new mum to be. I am 35yrs.I'm now 35 wks pregnant and was hoping to ...

Maria04

•3 years ago

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Home Birth

Anybody have ever done a home birth or thinking about it? Is it safe? Because of the Corona pandemic by midwife suggest that I think about doing it. I am yeah...

Anybody have ever done a home birth or thinking about it? Is it safe? Because of...

Lemb

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Opting for no internal examinations during birth. Opinions?

Good morning, I was having a chat with birth partner yesterday regarding some of my preferences for when I’m in labour. I’ve been reading a lot into...

Good morning, I was having a chat with birth partner yesterday regarding some of...

molly197

•4 years ago

12 Replies

What is everybody's breast pump recommendations?

Breast pump recommendations

Cait3

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Are you allowed to opt for a vaginal birth after having 2 c sections previously?

I have had 2 c sections for both of my pregnancies, will this mean if I were to have another baby I would have to have a scheduled c section or will they still...

I have had 2 c sections for both of my pregnancies, will this mean if I were to ...

Gemdanv14

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Birth partner

Im 35 weeks pregnant and both me and my partner are 17 and living in seperate households, i can only have 1 birth partner due to Covid should he be able to be...

Im 35 weeks pregnant and both me and my partner are 17 and living in seperate ho...

Naomilou

•4 years ago

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Outpatient induction of labour

Hi everyone, Does anyone how the process of induction of labour is? How long does it takes until labour starts? Is it sade? ....

Hi everyone, Does anyone how the process of induction of labour is? How long doe...

Flor12

•4 years ago

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Fast labour / Precipitous Birth / Excess Amniotic Fluid (Polyhydramnios)

Hello! I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced a rapid birth with their first born and went on to have second babies? I’m currently 33 weeks pregnant with...

Hello! I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced a rapid birth with their fir...

Wondering20

•4 years ago

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Early signs labour is close

I’m sure this is posted millions of times. But I’m going crazy wondering when it’ll happen. I’ve started with period like pains in stomach and back. Upset...

I’m sure this is posted millions of times. But I’m going crazy wondering when it...

JNDuce12-13

•5 years ago

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First period after having a baby.

I had my first baby 10 weeks ago, and I started having my first period on the 18th April , and I've been losing clots and I'm heavier then what I would usually...

I had my first baby 10 weeks ago, and I started having my first period on the 18...

Emzyjade

•5 years ago

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Tearing during labour

During my labour with my 1st child I had a 3rd degree tear. my partner is thinking about more kids in the future and I'm worried about whether I would tear...

During my labour with my 1st child I had a 3rd degree tear. my partner is thinki...

Emzyjade

•5 years ago

7 Replies

VBAC

Hi All I am 32weeks +6 days, Have 7 years old son, one sadly miscarriage at 12 weeks... this pregnancy happened with infertility clinic help...we tried since...

Hi All I am 32weeks +6 days, Have 7 years old son, one sadly miscarriage at 12 ...

RENATA1981

•5 years ago

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Where can I VBAC?

Hello, I am Gemma and I'm looking for somewhere to have a natural birth after c- section. Preferably in London or West Sussex. Any ideas? I think most...

Hello, I am Gemma and I'm looking for somewhere to have a natural birth after c-...

MammaAya

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Bloody show?

I had my sweep yesterday at 1:30 pm Bled afterwards woke up to cramps 2:30am But stopped morning around 09:30 had a show... how long now in some of your...

I had my sweep yesterday at 1:30 pm Bled afterwards woke up to cramps 2:30am B...

Samw1992

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Baby boy arrived safely! Low birth weight !?

Just to let you guys know our baby boy was born by spontaneous labour yesterday afternoon weighing a tiny 4lb 12oz at 39 +2 weeks! We were not expecting him to...

Just to let you guys know our baby boy was born by spontaneous labour yesterday ...

Imo93

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Should I push for an induction or not?? 36 week consultant appointment tomorrow

Have my 36 week consultant appointment tomorrow to discuss my birth options, I was born with gastroschisis (intestines born on the outside) and have a 7 inch...

Have my 36 week consultant appointment tomorrow to discuss my birth options, I w...

Imo93

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Hi i was just wondering

Is that ok if my girl friend is pass her due date

Little22

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Should I refuse an early induction?

Head all over the place. Have had a real up and down pregnancy sickness throughout was in the menopause up until a month before finding out I was pregnant....

Head all over the place. Have had a real up and down pregnancy sickness througho...

AG13

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Any positive birth stories?

Hello lovelies! I'm early pregnant and only at ten weeks, but the only birth stories I can find are all pretty much horror stories. I wasn't scared at all...

Hello lovelies! I'm early pregnant and only at ten weeks, but the only birth sto...

Hannah27

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Am I in labour

I’ve been having period like cramps since 1 o’clock this morning they last for about a minute but are coming and going and a lot of heaviness when walking...

I’ve been having period like cramps since 1 o’clock this morning they last for a...

Abij95

•6 years ago

4 Replies

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Birth posts

Positive induction stories?

﻿VBA2C-sections

VBAC - advice

Induction concerns

Homebirth after C Section

40+1 with grade3 piles opt for c-section?

Vbac or csection

Opting for an elective C-Section

Start of labour? Help please

Labour stories? Cheer me up please

Birth Plan and Epidural

Home Birth

Opting for no internal examinations during birth. Opinions?

What is everybody's breast pump recommendations?

Are you allowed to opt for a vaginal birth after having 2 c sections previously?

Birth partner

Outpatient induction of labour

Fast labour / Precipitous Birth / Excess Amniotic Fluid (Polyhydramnios)

Early signs labour is close

First period after having a baby.

Tearing during labour

VBAC

Where can I VBAC?

Bloody show?

Baby boy arrived safely! Low birth weight !?

Should I push for an induction or not?? 36 week consultant appointment tomorrow

Hi i was just wondering

Should I refuse an early induction?

Any positive birth stories?

Am I in labour

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