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Childbirth

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

Probably a really stupid question about skin to skin...
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"book a private room"
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Which consultant?
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pain relief after cs - breasfeeding
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Sign in here if you are overdue...
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retained placenta
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Anyone had a VBAC induced?
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good luck
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help needed re traumatised by ventouse
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Different experiences of gas and air (second time round)?
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Home birth for twins-yes, no, too dangerous to even talk about?
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Waters leaking, contractions fizzled out - WWYD?
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Natural or managed third stage?
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Who here has had/is going to have a water birth?
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I read that appalling Dr Crippen blog last night. And despite being repulsed by his approach and most of the comments, I'm still a little shaken about homebirth.
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I need advice re a retained placenta (stuck to womb lining) please.
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C-sections aren't all bad, surely?
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Optimal positioning for labour - getting there
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Delayed Cord Clamping - Benefits for your Baby
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Caesarean "targets"
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Evidence about continuous monitoring...
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Advice please! Abruptions, sensitive cervix and homebirths?
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Hypnobirth CD vs Classes - any opinions?
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waters breaking or pregnancy incontinence?
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Tricky decision re CS and due date
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'Band' on perineum
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Delivering a big baby - advice and reassurance needed
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Induction : can someone run me through what to expect
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ELCS booked but just had a show. How long to go??
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Hypnobirthing - has anyone used this?
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Another birth plan thread: cannulas, forceps and cheerleading midwives
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Lewisham or Kings? Which hospital would you choose?
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Letting the cord pulsate
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Doula recommendation in South East London
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Think I want to try for a homebirth - need advice
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When do periods return? (not breastfeeding)
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post pregnancy stiches, dont feel any pain though but when these will go away
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Are these signs of labour?
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Tips on managing induction?
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Anyone had a vaginal birth, section then VBAC?
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If you had an elective CS first time, does all the effacing and engaging and stuff happen quicker with the second pregnancy?
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Lindo wing prices
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People who used natal hypnotherapy or similar, when did you start listening to the CDs?
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Is this normal?
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Am I being stupid
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Those that have had an ELCS ....How long was your hospital stay?
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Suggestions for handy items during labour?
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Spinal block for suture
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Episiotomy problems
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Head still not engaged at 38 weeks - should I worry
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