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Childbirth

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

If you want an epidural, how far would you travel?
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ELCS at 37 weeks - steroid injections?
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Still crying two weeks after labour
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Quick question
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If you went into labour naturally more than once, how did the timing compare?
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If you have had a c section and a vaginal birth which was the better experience overall?
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Homebirth & DH
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Are home births really "safer" for normal subsequent pregnancies?
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How were the baby blues for you second time round?
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Being refused sweeps at 38 and 39 weeks for VBAC attempt
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Small pelvis??
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BIG baby....anyone have their ELCS brought forward because of big baby?
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Chelsea and Westminster consultant Advice needed
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does any one know any hospital's that will allow for a vbac after 2 c-sections? in uk
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Decoding notes??
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labial grazes not healing
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Anything I Can Do For Sucesful VBAC?
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where is the evidence for inducing "post term" pregnancy at 42 weeks
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40 Weeks Today - MW told me I was having contractions - HELP PLEASE!!
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Had a sweep can someone help translate the ve paperwork?
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Can I ask for a particular midwife to be at birth if she's available?
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Being induced in the morning
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vbac vs 2nd cs: done before I know.
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Portland Hospital vs Kensington Wing - Recent experiences?
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ouch its in my back
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Opinions on Bamboo Belly Bandit post c section please
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Deviated Cervix
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Considering cancelling csection
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actual v active labour
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Birth of DC2: what did you do with DC1 who had separation anxiety / no childcare?
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Small for dates .... advice ... just in case !!
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Gas and air - did it work for you?
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How do you call a section that is not planned but also not real _emergency_ section?
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What do contractions feel like in a non-induced labour?
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What is a sweep?
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Anybody else miss their bump????
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TMI alert - internal sensation
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Sex after episiotomy & 2nd degree tear?
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I did a VBAC!! <proud>
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Plese tell me about emergency C sections because labour hasn't progressed
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When do things get better? My body is a wreck and so am I
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Third degree tearing during first birth, is c section the best option for second birth???
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Just had my 'show' what now?
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third child wanting a home birth
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Home birth/Doula experiences please
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Really want to give birth NOW!! Anyone want to join me.....?
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Any good recommendations for con ob's at st Richards /Worthing please .
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So what exactly are the risks of having a breech?
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Anyone used a private ambulance?
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Has anyone been induced but refused to go on the drip and be constantly monitored?
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