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My baby is two weeks old and I’d originally hoped to avoid using a dummy. Before giving birth, I had it in my head that they were “bad,” but I’m now realising I don’t really know why!

She’s been very unsettled during the evening witching hour, and a dummy seems to be the only thing that settles her, so we’ve given in and started using one.

What are other mums’ experiences and views? Are there any genuine downsides, for example impacting sleep, especially when using one this young?

TIA!!

Hi all!
Has anyone used the postnatal FORM programme before? I’m wondering if it’s suitable to start postpartum after a Caesarean, or if it’s mainly aimed at recovery after a vaginal birth?

Would be great to hear from anyone who’s used it after a C-section and when you started!

TIA

Hi all!
Has anyone used the postnatal FORM programme before? I’m wondering if it’s suitable to start postpartum after a Caesarean, or if it’s mainly aimed at recovery after a vaginal birth?

Would be great to hear from anyone who’s used it after a C-section and when you started!

TIA

Hi all!
Has anyone used the postnatal FORM programme before? I’m wondering if it’s suitable to start postpartum after a Caesarean, or if it’s mainly aimed at recovery after a vaginal birth?

Would be great to hear from anyone who’s used it after a C-section and when you started!

TIA

Hey all. My birth plan involved a vaginal birth, and I’ve been prepping pretty thoroughly for this with perineal massage, pelvic floor exercises, eating dates, strength training and stretches for giving birth.

HOWEVER, I was informed 2 days ago that I will need an elective CS based on medical grounds, and will be having this in 3 days!!

Is there anything specific someone could recommend to prep my body? Any particular stretches etc?

TIA!

Hey all. My birth plan involved a vaginal birth, and I’ve been prepping pretty thoroughly for this with perineal massage, pelvic floor exercises, eating dates, strength training and stretches for giving birth.

HOWEVER, I was informed 2 days ago that I will need an elective CS based on medical grounds, and will be having this in 3 days!!

Is there anything specific someone could recommend to prep my body? Any particular stretches etc?

TIA!

Hi All,
I’ve seen a lot of info online about wearing a support belt post CS to tighten and strengthen your belly. I swear I remember seeing one post vaginal birth but can’t seem to find it online!

Does anyone have any experience wearing an abdominal belt post vaginal delivery to help your abs recover, and what was your thoughts on it?

Thanks in advance!

Currently 32 weeks pregnant with my first and starting to think a lot more about labour, recovery, and the postpartum period.

I’ve focused a fair bit on staying active and healthy during pregnancy, but I’m realising there’s probably loads of things people only learn after the fact 😅

For those who’ve been through it, what do you wish you’d known during pregnancy that would have made a meaningful difference to labour, post partum recovery or just your general mental health?

Particularly interested in practical things that actually made a difference rather than generic advice!

Would love all the “I wish someone had told me…” advice - especially from active/fitness-minded mums who maybe struggled with the sudden loss of routine/independence too ❤️

Looking for advice!

On Saturday, a TFL bus crashed into my car when I was parked in an appropriate bay. Luckily I was in the car because the bus driver tried to drive off! The driver was very aggressive regardless of me remaining calm, which is more surprising considering I am 7 months pregnant. We have contacted TFL today and they have offered to pay for all damages (inc. supplying a replacement car whilst ours is fixed) but wont accept liability. It is clear (and evidenced from their bus cameras) that the bus is in the wrong.

Shall I push back on the fact that they aren't accepting liability, and why aren't they? Is it just so we cant contact them in a few years claiming medical damages (which we wouldn't do anyways). Could this impact our insurance down the line?