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Childbirth

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

Second degree tear
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really BAD mood.
6
Back and leg pain
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Can they tell if your cervix is favourable before they do a sweep?
8
worrying about friend - reassurance sought
10
Does this sound like something's happening...?
17
Induction after previous cs?
3
post partum problems?
11
Out of control
4
Ways to Pass the time During an Induction (before it all gets going, obviously!)
8
show last night does this mean starting soon????
11
3rd stage - best way to minimise time spent pushing out the placenta?
16
Risks of VBAC
13
Straight forward labour...recovery from birth 2nd time round
5
Giving birth in a midwife led unit after PPH last time?
12
PPH in 1st birth. Will it happen again?
0
Overdue with first then very early with 2nd?
8
One Born Every Minute The Truth
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Declining continuous fetal monitoring with a VBAC
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Anyone got positive ELCS stories please? I'm getting nervous!
16
Question on home birth in an apartment
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Subsequent births after shoulder dystocia?
12
Anyone been induced with Propess ?
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What were your MW's like in delivery?
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I HAD A CESAREIAN!
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Anyone have experience of Lister in Stevenage?
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Yay my sister has given birth on Mother's Day!
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Does anyone know if taking antidepressants in third trimester changes risk status?
9
skin-to-skin post birth
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Tell me I'm being silly....(poss TMI)
3
what position did you give birth in?
141
Sweeps
22
Epidural for 2nd birth after waterbirth for 1st?
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Getting worried about labour, stressing out!
4
vomiting in labour - does everyone?
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ELCS looming - doc says 38 weeks, but should I push to go to 39?
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If you had stronger BH in 2nd pregnancy did you go into labour early?
8
Second baby measuring large for dates - could I still have an easier labour than first time round?
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Had an episiotomy, need some pain relief and aftercare advice pls TMI alert
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C-Section Must-Haves / Hospital Bag
23
Reassurance needed - Looks like I'm heading for a second breech baby
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What are the risks of early induction?
3
Can someone talk to me about cutting the umbilical cord?
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With 2nd labour, how do you know when things are really kicking off?
37
How long is your cervix??
2
People who've had episiotomies
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my baby will be born at 36 weeks - advice?
27
confused about what happened at the pushing stage
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Positive pessary/ induction stories please!
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When do you use the maternity pad?
12