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Childbirth

Share experiences and get support around labour, birth and recovery.

Denied pain relief in labour and now frightened about another birth
81
Feeling devastated about caesarean after breech baby turned again
183
When did you start your period again after birth?
13
5 week old has slept all day is this normal?
9
Elective section after traumatic birth
11
What should I expect during childbirth?
52
Finding it hard to accept the c-section I asked for during induction
11
Positive c section recovery stories
42
UCLH private Fitzrovia wing - experiences?
22
Sudden fear of upcoming labour
16
Portable fan recommendation
1
Second vaginal birth after a 3C or 4th degree tear?
22
Gestational Hypertension: Induction vs C-Section at 39 weeks
1
Really struggling so close to the end
6
I’m absolutely terrified of giving birth
138
Worthing Hospital or Princess Royal Haywards Heath?
0
Choosing between Queen's and Newham after a previous traumatic birth
0
Prolapse during Pregnancy? So many questions, needing reassurance!
8
To stop breastfeeding?
6
Breastfeeding difficulty
15
Bleeding 3 weeks after c section?
11
Has anyone requested a c-section?
59
PPROM, GBS and preterm C-section
9
VBAC / Repeat Section / Rupture worries
6
Forceps Delivery - still traumatised ?
24
Has anyone been advised of preterm birth risk after late caesarean?
4
Shaving before c section
18
C-Section or Natural?
7
40 minute car journey to hospital - any tips for labouring on the move?
51
Nottingham city VS Derby Royal Maternity
1
Constipated baby
6
2nd Pregnancy Birth Worries after Pre-Eclampsia and Shoulder Dystocia
2
Has anyone been offered alternative induction methods due to drug shortages?
3
Bath RUH
1
Post C-Section
10
Want another baby after traumatic emergency caesarean, but feeling scared
4
Traumatic first birth and PTSD after poor care, when will it stop?
3
Postpartum urinary incontinence after catheter removal, is this normal?
10
2nd baby thoughts?
2
Positive birthing centre/hospital birth stories
25
Considering home birth but worried about changing hospitals and toddler childcare
14
Private elective C-section options in the North outside London?
1
36 weeks pregnant, baby extended breech still. ECV in couple of days. ECV experiences please.
16
Midwife-led unit or labour ward for birth: pros, cons and choices
60
Baby extended breech 34 weeks, booked in for ECV at 36 weeks. Experiences of ECV if possible.
21
To lie or not to lie
36
Giving birth again after caesarean with T-shaped incision
11
If your partner was a bit useless at your first birth, were they any better the second time round?
18
34 weeks pregnant baby extended breech
13
Tips for supporting a quick and straightforward childbirth experience
25