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Childbirth

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

Requesting an episiotomy for DS2 after having one for DS1
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Pregnant friend asking (childless) me for the best that MN has to offer WRT childbirth?
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Anyone had a home birth with a pool that wasn't on the ground floor?
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When scheduling an elcs, do they take into account previous early deliveries?
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Episiotomy Scar
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Any tips on keeping the baby in until 9th December welcome....
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I don't suppose one can tell/guess where in labour one is by the frequency of contractions, right?
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Period back 5 weeks after birth!
4
After c-section - when did you feel back to normal?
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C-section - recovery experiences?
27
Had a show at 28 weeks??
2
Birthplace study: Homebirth more risky for first timers
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VBAC in the US?
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Third baby births
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ELCS at Queen Elizabeth, Woolwich?
5
Contraction timimg apps
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Birthing partner (my mum) getting cold feet at last minute!
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Embarrassing question about plugs and shows etc TMI alert
3
Childbirth and Little Ladies
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breech baby
19
Castor Oil - Did it work for you?
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When is it safe to have a wax after childbirth??
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cannula/drip question
9
Twin birth at Kingston hospital
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Do you know a good counsellor for post-traumatic birth support?
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If your waters broke before contractions started, did this happen again for subsequent births?
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Mothers position for intermittent monitoring & VEs
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Recommended consultants at the Rosie in Cambridge?
4
Sings of impending birth?
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I shouldn't hold my breath, should I?!
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After pains and then some more after pains
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Post traumatic stress?
3
Appointment with DR who left me in a mess
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Hip pain post birth.
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What if I don't want a birth partner?
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Do these risk factors make ELCS less risky than a VB?
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Bishop's score Sweepy question!
2
whats standard if baby late?
14
will baby be too big for me?
12
Husband's opinion and support regarding mode of delivery
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Did you regret having an epidural?
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2nd babies engage late?
2
Horrible consultant appointment
33
Do they fish the floaters out of the birthing pool?
26
Would early induction be a possibility with a breech baby?
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C section or VBaC 11 months after EMCS
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hmmm... is this my turn?
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STOP START LABOUR!!!
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Hypnobirthing: Book vs sessions
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'Show'?
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