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Childbirth

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

waters breaking or pregnancy incontinence?
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Tricky decision re CS and due date
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'Band' on perineum
2
Delivering a big baby - advice and reassurance needed
21
Induction : can someone run me through what to expect
8
ELCS booked but just had a show. How long to go??
3
Hypnobirthing - has anyone used this?
6
Another birth plan thread: cannulas, forceps and cheerleading midwives
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Lewisham or Kings? Which hospital would you choose?
13
Letting the cord pulsate
1
Doula recommendation in South East London
3
Think I want to try for a homebirth - need advice
21
When do periods return? (not breastfeeding)
13
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?
25
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?
3
Lindo wing prices
9
People who used natal hypnotherapy or similar, when did you start listening to the CDs?
3
Is this normal?
3
Am I being stupid
20
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
8
Women who had 30h+ first labours, how long was your second labour?
38
C-Section scar sore 5 month post section and sharp pain round belly button - normal?
6
Anterior vs. posterior labour?
12
oh my god! prem baby ahoy!?
40
Did anyone else get told that the skin was very "friable" whilst being stitched up?
9
VBAC v elC
9
stomach pains 10 days post birth
3
How to do a perineal swab for mrsa test.....
3
Anyone planning or had an active birth?
31
Holding baby straight after elective cs
12
VBAC after not labouring the first time - anyone done it? Doulas?
6
Need some help please
20
Baby boom
7
Does anyone have experience of pushing with both a breech and a head down baby?
7
Stretch and Sweep 39 weeks weekly - did it work for you?
4
Giving birth alone (well without DH)
14
Is this it?
13
continuous monitoring: how mobile is it possible to be?
11
draw an audience?
27
TENS in first stage - yes or no? Your experiences please.
25
three days overdue, cant sleep, pain killers are not working as well helppppp
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What happens if the doula doesn't make it in time?
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Birth plan, first timer - is this ok?!
3