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Childbirth

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

When are you supposed to get your period back after birth? Bottle feeding
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What would you do, induced vaginal or elective c-section?
51
Catheter after Birth
16
James Paget or Norfolk and Norwich Hospital? Anyone had experience in either?
12
Recovery after a fourth degree tear and returning to sex
0
Postpartum urethra discomfort
12
Baby acne
3
Type 1 Diabetic Birth Choices
2
Choosing between Queen's and Newham after a previous traumatic birth
1
How to accept traumatic birth
10
Induction at 39 weeks for high BMI with no other concerns
6
6 week old baby, partner not helping, don’t know what to do.
118
Views on in laws being annoyed you haven’t taken newborn round in a week and don’t want to pass the baby around
107
Forceps Delivery - still traumatised ?
26
Sudden fear of upcoming labour
17
Midwife-led unit or labour ward for birth: pros, cons and choices
69
What should I expect during childbirth?
53
Traumatic first birth and PTSD after poor care, when will it stop?
4
Denied pain relief in labour and now frightened about another birth
129
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
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
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
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
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
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Want another baby after traumatic emergency caesarean, but feeling scared
4