Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

your last period or ultrasound dating? how accurate do you think your due date is? given the first date of my last period my due date would be Nov 1st but with the ultrasound it’s Nov. 21st idk which one to use or what amount of weeks i really am…

1 week postpartum and my incision site is really itchy any tips on how to stop the itching?

I have my glucose test this Friday and I’m scared that I might fail it. I’ve been told that I have to fast from 10 pm the night before. Am I allowed to drink water while I fast? . Any advice x

Was induced due to pre esclampia

It’s my first pregnancy my NIPT test came as she was a little girl also I went to my almost 15 weeks appt and they confirmed is a girl. Someone can tell me otherwise???! lol

Not sure what to think at this point. What do y’all think? Going to test again in a few days! Btw these tests are first response.

Quick question, would it be harmful getting a brow lamination while pregnant?

Hi Im 24 weeks pregnant with my second and I’m just wondering if anyone has flown with a low lying posterior placenta? (8mm from the cervix) It seems a very grey area and my midwife and dr haven’t really given me an answer. They’ve just said I’m at more risk of bleeding. I’m due to fly long haul to see my family so...

So I’m currently 8 weeks pregnant, and I just don’t feel like I have got a baby inside me growing.. I’m starting to lose my mind slightly…

I did my NIPT testing last Monday when should I get my results?? How long has it took everyone else to get results back?? I’m so impatient lol 😂

I’m a STM but had my daughter almost a decade ago and had somewhat of a traumatic birth experience. My due date is next week and I emotionally cannot get it together. Anytime I start experiencing cramping or labor like symptoms I break down and the imminent fear of laboring again is getting to me. I went all natural...

But how are you ladies keeping “down there” tidy? I’m usually a shaver or use hair removal cream but I can’t quite reach with the razor and I don’t know if veet is safe to use in pregnancy? Considering going for a wax for the first time but not sure if this is a terrible idea 🙈 TIA!

Hi ladies How long we keeping our compression stocking on? There driving me round the bend... they said 6weeks I can't keep them on for that long it's annoying me i know we can have an hour break in between the day but I don't want to put them back on once there off 😂😂 did we wear them until the 6weeks?

I’m due to have my first section (2nd baby) in Jan, just wondering is it hard to get up and sit down on a sofa. So my bed is rather high, should I get little steps or is it not like that type of pain? I know pain as my first was a long 12 week recovery and very painful but different area so i could use my stomach ...

Hey everyone, so I’m 35 weeks pregnant and I really don’t think little man is gonna wait until the 27th of November to come. My stomach has dropped and this week was the first time people have actually noticed I’m pregnant….like asking when I’m due and stuff so I’m literally just showing now🤦🏻‍♀️ my lower back has…

What sort of things were people eating in their first trimester , I’m really struggling with nausea and eating proper meals

Does anyone else feel like they are absolutely terrified of childbirth? We (in this April 2025 group) have months to go, and yet I am constantly thinking about it and cry because I’m so scared. How do others cope? My baby is already measuring “robust” in size which is definitely not helping my fears and anxiety 😖😭

I literally knew this would be a girl I’m very happy this pregnancy the first trimester was hell due to morning sickness but I have been doing so well for 23 weeks

I’m 6 weeks pp on Wednesday. Do you think I could have sex with my partner tonight? We’re both really wanting to. Do you think I need to wait till Wednesday even though it’s only a couple of days or do I have to wait for my check up to have the all clear to jump on my partner! My check up hasn’t been booked in yet a...

Hey ladies, refresh my memory on what week I can do the gender/NIPT test