Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

Is it normal for heart rate to reduce? I’m guessing it’s ok as midwife was happy but not sure? Latest one was today (31+2), one prior was 28 weeks.

Hi moms, I did a stupid mistake today and ordered a pizza with parma ham. I feel really dumb now. Anyone who has a suggestion, what should I do? (21w pregnant) Thanks!

My skin completely cleared up during pregnancy and was still good until recently when I cut down breastfeeding (not sure if it’s linked) soo annoying 😫 anyone else experienced the same??

When did your PGP start? Currently 15 weeks and think I’m already developing it 🫠😢

Hey guys I did a sneak peak test at 7 weeks 5 days pregnant Got my results in today and it says girl!!🩷🌸 Which I am very happy about but just wanted to know if anyone else had took the test this early on and whether it was right or not for you? Any experiences welcome please share☺️

I've had a couple dizzy spells today so called into a pharmacy to get my blood pressure checked out. It showed as 126/96 which they consider high due to the diastolic value being over 90. I understand this much from working in pharmacy myself. But I'm aware that high blood pressure is a symptom of preeclampsia, so I...

This isn’t necessarily about my child, but has anyone gained their pregnancy weight back plus some?🥺 it’s making me super depressed and idk what to do. I can’t fit in any of my old clothes, i’ve sized up twice in clothing and i’m not comfortable 😭

I know it’s meant to be rather symptomless but at 14 weeks I’m peeing all night, much less during the day, and I get extremely tired after eating carbs. Is it worth seeing if I can pull the test forward? I also have PCOS which I think is a risk factor for GD?

I’m probably too early to play 😅

Hello! Just so you have a little back story, I’m ~9 months post partum. My baby died 3 days after birth… so since I gave birth I kinda ate my emotions (not even that much tbh, but I wasn’t watching what I was eating + I think because of the stress+depression I gained alot of weight). I was super blessed because when...

I’m feeling terrible about myself as I haven’t been eating the best during this pregnancy. I have a 2 year old and I work and I just have no time to think about myself 😅 I guess I’m just looking for a bit of reassurance 😭

So my step daughter is 10 and ya I need some advice please. Her mom decided that because her “stomach hurt and she had headaches” that her period was going to start soon and of course it had to be a time when we would have her. The mom has told my husband that the doctor thinks the girl will start her period some ti...

Hi guys Just wondering if anyone else has had this result with their urine test at a midwife appointment ? I just met my midwife at 22 weeks and she dipped my urine and it contained small amounts of blood and protein. She is sending it away to test for a urine infection. It’s got me a bit worried 😖 anyone else had…

Anyone else lost weight during the first trimester? Only talking a few lbs but I’ve had no sickness. However I’ve gone off so much food, nothing tastes good so I guess that could be why

Hey! So I’ve got my glucose test tomorrow 8:45. However I’ve not been told anything 🙃 Can’t get through to the midwife either. I’m wondering if anyone can tell me… 1. When do I need to start fasting? 2. Can I still drink water? Thanks in advance 🥰

Is this my pregnancy hormones?!! I have a two year old who attends childcare. Were due our c section soon and absolutely terrified she’s going to bring home some bugs before hand that are going to make me and my husband unwell. Does anyone have any advice, it’s keeping me up at night 😂

So I've finally had my telephone appointment with the doctor regarding my elective caesarean. It was a very positive conversation and made me feel like I'd made the right choice. She was lovely! I'm booked in for this Friday (due date today). Mine is a grade 3, which means I'm sort of in between emergencies and ele...

to try to overcome my anxiety of tearing/manage expectations, I wondered if anyone could share their experience of labour and tearing / episiotomy and how it was for you?

I’ve been so positive this pregnancy. My last ended in a loss and I was stressed so much from the moment I found out. This time I figured why stress, it’s not going to change the outcome So I’ve been quite positive but this morning I’ve woke up with bad anxiety thinking the worst. Does anyone else go through these...

I’m so worried about the first few weeks after the baby will come, my husband is the only support I got and we’re first time parents so no previous experience. I started to prepare some freezer meals and stock up in grocery but don’t know what should i do more to make this time better for all of us