Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

I’m 40 weeks today and had an appointment with my midwife. She checked and told me I’m 0 cm dilated, and my cervix is completely closed and tight. I’m feeling so exhausted, tired, and a bit defeated and sad. Please share any positive experiences or reassurance about how this phase will come to an end.

Hey I have an anterior placenta I felt some small kicks but then for a day or so I haven’t felt anything I am only 22+6 (baso 23 )days so I don’t think it’s anything to worry about just yet is it ? X

So after weeks of being in and out of hospital with high blood pressure, I have finally been diagnosed with pre-eclampsia 😢 I am obviously upset and frustrated and I know there is nothing I can do. Just wanted to hear what other peoples experience of pre-eclampsia has been… When did you get diagnosed? When did…

Can I start eating 6 dates a day at 36 weeks?

Just had my 34 week midwife appt and they said baby is breach 😫my last appt a few weeks ago it was head down so it’s obviously turned again since then. She didn’t seem overly concerned given I still have a few weeks to go but if at my next appt in 3 weeks we are still breach C section will be be discussed which I…

I’ve got my 28 week appointment and my glucose test today. At 2:30pm!!! So I’m fasting since last night and then I have to drink that solution and then continue fasting until 4:30!!! Surely they could’ve given me a morning appointment?? I’m starving already and it’s only 10am 😭

Has anyone experienced Braxton Hicks yet? I'm 29 weeks pregnant and they seem to have started just over the last few days.. however, everytime I experience them I always have the urge to go too the toilet for a number 2 😅 please tell me others have experienced this? Got in my head it's early labour signs and it's…

This is my 2nd baby 1st trimester I felt fine and 2nd trimester has hit me hard 🤢🤮

Hi guys, I’m hoping y’all can help! Pre-pregnancy I was 210lbs and now at 31 weeks I’m 169lbs. My baby is measuring great and seems perfectly healthy, but I’m literally struggling. My OB is concerned and really wants me to start gaining some weight - I’m trying so hard but literally cannot eat more than a few bites...

Hi all! I had my gestational diabetes test on 4th Nov, and I’ve yet to hear anything from it. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m currently abroad (flew on 7th) and may have missed a call? I was wondering how do they normally contact you regarding result? I’ve heard it’s a letter? (Which I have not received anything a...

Any advice as a first time mum?

Mamas, I’m having a breech baby but her head is so high up into my ribs it’s literally making me nauseous and making my ribs and back hurt so freaking bad. I feel like I can’t breathe, I have no appetite and have to force myself to eat even though I feel so full, idk what to do at this point, My c-section is schedul...

So my baby was born on October 19th at 10:45pm…. It was a Saturday… So now if i count the weeks yesterday she turned 4weeks. But how can that be a month already if its. Ot the 19th yet lol 😂 im sooo confused! I just say she will soon be 4 weeks lol cause the math is just not mathing haha or am i doing it all wrong?

C-section scheduled for Tues - this is my second baby and I'm starting to feel really nervous about how much things will change! Am I the only one experiencing this??

I am so UNCOMFORTABLE 😭 this is my second pregnancy and do not remember my first being like this😭 sitting in the car I’m uncomfortable getting in bed laying down I can’t find a comfortable position, my heart then starts pounding I feel like I can’t breath with stressing myself , PGP just by turning over😭 just end…

Anyone else feel like they need a wee more frequently now they're in their 3rd trimester? (And not much coming out).. And feeling constipated 😅

Age, I got pregnant - 18 & 21 Age I gave birth - 19 & 22 How far along when I found out - 5 weeks 5 days with my first & 4 weeks with my second Morning sickness - YES BOTH OF EM Cravings- Carbs and Mexican food Due date- 8/19/2021 & 8/21/2024 Birth date - 8/9/2021 & 8/13/2024 Hours in labor - 11 hours with my first,...

Finding myself jealous of women in this group who are 35 weeks as 5 weeks left sounds a million times better than 10 😭😭😭 honestly feels like the longest time in the world. I’ve been sick from day 1 and I am super over it now

I had my 20 week scan on Friday and baby girly was laying funny so we have to go back in a few weeks as they couldn’t finish all the checks they needed to. I have been to the midwife twice as I’ve been worried she’s moving less than normal and I feel like I’m going crazy 😫 I saw her two days ago and all was fine…

Do I panic if I’m 24 weeks tomorrow and still no kicks, when going for our scan the hospital said my placenta was in the correct place for me to feel the kicks. Just wondering if I should get in touch with the midwife or leave it another week and then seek help x