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Childbirth

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

using BATH/shower (not pool) before going in to hospital...
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Pre-labour... how long does it last???
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switching to a homebirth at 29 weeks, first time experiences gratefully received
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Spinal leaks in first and second labour?
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Am 39+3 - was planning VBAC but getting twitchy! Encouragement please ladies!
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What to expect from induction?
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do hindwaters smell sweet? Or did I p*ss myself?!
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Any positive induction experiences?
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homebirth assessment
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Induction tonight ... getting very nervous now
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Birth after cervix operation
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Choosing an Independent Midwife - your thoughts please...
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If you are induced for your first does that mean chances of normal labour are reduced for subsequent babies?
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HOMEBIRTH - I'd think I'd like one, DH worried about the risks, can anyone help me decide/give reassurance.........
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Travelling by car with newborn
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Anyone had a birth in a private hospital and would you recommend it?
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I can't see it but should I wax it??
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How long after a 'normal' birth can you drive again?
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how long in granny pants post CS?
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9 weeks pospartum......still very light bleeding...is this normal?
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Epidural only worked down one side in first labour, will the same happen again?
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Membrane sweep before EDD, anyone had one?
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feelings about the birth
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Refusing induction - other options and your experiences please.
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Once a tear, always a tear?
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When can I get in the birthing pool (home birth)?
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Caesarean seat belts?
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being induced?
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first period post childbirth
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Home birth for the first baby - did you manage it?
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Dear Doulas; Mars, Lulu, Klaw, hertsandessex, jofeb04 your expertise is required if you wouldn't mind....
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How long before you know a sweep hasn't started you off?
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HOW SOON HOME
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vbac - do i have to?
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Epidural, please tell me your experiences and explain to me how it will feel.
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What are the advantages of a birthing pool?
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Due in 5 weeks and having home birth. Is there anything I need to prepare?
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how soon after giving birth
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Birth Bag for Hospital - help!
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vaginal delivery following shoulder dystocia
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VBAC Vaginal Birth After Cesaerean - How was your experience
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Elective caesareans
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Maternity Pads after a caesarean?
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VBAC-YAY MY CONSULTANT SAID GO FOR IT!!!!
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Maternity Pads
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Alternative to peppermint tea
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How should I use a Birth Ball?
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Hey, HunkerMunker!
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Discussing the sensations of childbirth
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Elective caesareans
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