Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

We always thought we would wait until 12 weeks but I feel support is sometimes needed in the first trimester . We are having an early scan at 8 weeks

First period since mc and it’s been heavier than usual on day 6 it has got abit lighter but still heavy compared to what I would usually be at this stage in a normal period. Is this usual for your first period to be heavy and longer? I had my mc over a month ago

I was doing my hair and I started to not feel good and I get anxious anyway I was standing there and I started to see black stars and it lasted for maybe a couple seconds and I got all sweaty but not hot. I geuss I got light headed. Or dizzy. I didn’t eat anything then yet but did eat after. I was so scared. I hear ...

Hi guys I’m 8 weeks postpartum and I’ve got a few questions that I’m scared or to awkward to ask my health visitor, mother or family members and I’d really appreciate if someone could help me out My questions are; *How do you know you’re going through postpartum anxiety/depression? *Is it normal to feel like a ba...

I’m due to have my second in a couple of weeks. I’m just looking for some advice from those who have had their second already. Are there any essentials that you use a lot or anything that you bought for the newborn/June 23 baby that you would recommend? I’m starting to panic a bit now!

So I’m 11 mo PP and I’ve missed my period for 2 months in a row. I’m not pregnant (tested myself and went to my OBGYN to confirm). I had gotten it back in November, December, and February…obviously I’m sure it’s just a hormonal imbalance, but my husband and I want to start trying for baby #2 and I’m getting discoura...

Caught the flu and I’m 17w and 1 day pregnant feel terrible is baby safe?

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I was ill for a week and couldn't eat anything and went to hospital where they put a drip on to me overnight amd then I got sent home. But this time I'm not pregnant but very exhausted, dehydrated and anemic. Would the gp do anything for this? If I askee to get a drip put on to me would they do it? Or would they jus...

I had an aversion to water all through my first trimester (water made me nauseous and vomit), and the aversion came back in the third trimester 😩 I HATE water right now. Adding lemon and electrolytes gives me severe heartburn so that doesn't help. 39 weeks and ready to meet this baby 😭

Has anyone had this done for their current pregnancy I’m having my first one done later today and I am nervous! Are you suppose to eat something in particular? This is my second pregnancy I didn’t have it done with my first. Thank you for any advice!

I’m 10-11 weeks pregnant and have the urge to paint my kitchen with a mask on. Do I go for it or be safe and don’t?

Hi guys this sounds so stupid but I’m curious what way everyone else is doing it. Obviously there isn’t an even number of weeks in every month so. When my baby was 16 weeks I considered him four months but really he was born on the 5th which is a week and a half later. So my question is would you say your baby was f...

First time mum here, I am 31 weeks pregnant and my midwife told me to prepare birth plan for the next visit, I’ve just read the birth plan questionnaire and I’m absolutely freaking out, I don’t even know what to write and what to ask to help ease the birthing experience. My anxiety is over the roof as I don’t know ...

I have my GTT in a couple weeks and I’m feeling quite nervous, I had really bad sickness right up until 18 weeks, and I still throw up every morning. My test is at 8:30am and so I’m worried I won’t keep the drink down. Any advice or just anyone who has been through it? Thanks ✨🤍

Hi all, I was diagnosed yesterday with gestational diabetes & have an appointment with the midwife & dietician next Wednesday but in the meantime should I be buying a glucose monitoring machine? Or will this be given to be at my appointment next week? Just want to carry on & order one if needs be. My hospital is M...

Sorry long confusing post as I’m not sure how many weeks I am! Just seen another post about how the lady has irregular periods so she wasn’t sure how many weeks she was. I too had irregular periods as I came off contraception. I still went from the first day of my last period which would make me 5 weeks 5 days, but...

I just found out I’m pregnant (2nd baby). Feeling excited and nervous at the same time . Any advice? I was trying to loose weight and now I’m pregnant 😭 Have any of you loose weight while pregnant?

Ladies I’m 23 and have a fatty liver ever since i had my daughter due to eating fatty foods of course and now I’m scared and my friend is scaring me about this and that about it so I came to the hospital for it again 😭😭 any moms went through this or have this I need reassurance and it’s giving me high anxiety…

What's considered a concerning blood pressure while pregnant? I can't just go to L&D unless I know for sure I need to due to solo parenting and no family in the arean