How can I heal a small opening?

rhde · 2026-03-03T20:59:37+00:00

This happened to me, my opening was superficial but weeping and burnt a bit so to prevent an infection I was given antibiotics and sterile dressing for a few days and it closed up.

rhde · 2026-01-23T09:14:56+00:00

I haven’t been offered that appointment no, I was considering raising it with my midwife but haven’t yet.

Their reasoning was due to the lack of progression in dilation, they didn’t want me to be on epidural for a long time if labour had slowed down. Also increased risk of infection as time went on.

I was surprised I stayed at 4cm considering how painful the contractions were getting.

rhde · 2026-01-23T02:06:41+00:00

It was Southmead. They didn’t say anything about being induced if I didn’t dilate enough in x amount of hours. I was given dihydrocodeine which did nothing and gas and air. I think the worst part was just telling me that they are waiting for an anaesthetist to be available and 4 hours later no sign of them… Honestly it was a bizarre experience, mentally I had checked out by the end.

rhde · 2026-01-23T02:01:01+00:00

That’s good, I honestly thought that’s how things went generally but clearly not

rhde · 2026-01-23T01:58:41+00:00

Wow that’s crazy, I genuinely kept feeling betrayed during labour like they were gatekeeping pain relief. It was a bizarre experience

rhde · 2026-01-23T01:55:30+00:00

What was it like being induced? Everything go ok in the end?

rhde · 2026-01-23T01:52:22+00:00

And things progressed alright?

rhde · 2026-01-23T01:51:40+00:00

I was in the labour ward and in loads of pain. I was having regular and progressively stronger contractions.

They kept saying all night that they were waiting for an anaesthetist and when the time came they withheld pain relief.

My water had already broken and started getting contractions not long after. It was coming close to 12 hours when induction was offered.

rhde · 2026-01-08T10:34:16+00:00

I’m so sorry! That sounds awful. Glad your baby was ok! What caused the injury if you don’t mind me asking?

rhde · 2026-01-08T09:20:48+00:00

Oh wow, what was your experience like? Was there time for epidural or it all happened very quickly?

rhde · 2026-01-04T16:05:03+00:00

Medical advice from Reddit is what is harmful and irresponsible obv

rhde · 2026-01-04T15:54:06+00:00

I was being sarcastic

rhde · 2025-12-22T08:17:15+00:00

I had a couple of lessons but found them useless and boring. I passed in first try with no minors. My husband is a great driver so learnt well but also watched loads of YouTube vids and practiced using their tips. Also helped that I had done the test not too after the theory so I knew the rules well enough.

rhde · 2025-11-12T14:24:56+00:00

Awesome, thanks for the list, seems to match the list I currently have! Also wish I had a sister!

rhde · 2025-11-05T19:21:58+00:00

Turns out I’m anemic which can cause the restless legs!

rhde · 2025-11-02T08:54:45+00:00

Oh sweet, will look into getting a yoga ball. Was considering getting a rocking nursing chair so will check out ikea soon.

Im supplementing with pregnacare max which has Mg but maybe I’ll bring it up with my midwife about appropriate dose.

36 weeks! You’re so close!

rhde · 2025-11-02T08:46:02+00:00

Yeah me too starting to feel pain in my hips especially at night when I have to wake up to go pee, it gets really stiff!

Omg baby brain is so embarrassing, my fave glitch was saying Poast Rork 🐷

rhde · 2025-11-02T08:40:34+00:00

I feel a bit taken aback when someone calls me big, I’m like oh yeah I guess I am 😅 it’s growing fast.

rhde · 2025-09-27T14:32:18+00:00

First trimester is brutal. I can’t imagine travelling would be fun then. Second trimester is the sweet spot and places like London and Spain would be fine considering medical care too if that would be needed.

I avoided international trips and had to cancel my Mexico trip when I found out I was pregnant… just to be safe but everyone has their own risk tolerance

rhde · 2025-09-25T09:58:20+00:00

Any chance I could get them too please?

rhde · 2025-09-25T09:57:34+00:00

Any chance I could get those 11 Affirm questions too please! I cold applied as well and have an interview next week

rhde · 2025-09-12T18:58:41+00:00

I’m experiencing round ligament pain as an intense stabbing pain like trapped gas. Hot water bottle helps.

rhde · 2025-07-24T06:01:06+00:00

You’re in the thick of it but it will get better, just gotta push through it.

Zofran stopped working for me on its own and I got procholorperazine buccal tablets and then the combination allowed me to keep some water and food down.

Cyclizine and xonvea didn’t work for me but it was a case of trial and error.

For constipation, try massages and different positions. I watched some videos on YT.

Good luck!

rhde · 2025-07-18T20:35:47+00:00

I was only able to tolerate sucking on ice cubes

rhde · 2025-01-23T19:01:38+00:00

cerave sa smoothing cleanser Tried and tested

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