Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

Started at 126 lbs now I’m 157.. dr isn’t concerned because she said I started with low bmi and could gain 20 more before she’s concerned (I’m 27 weeks) however I been indulging in basically anything and everything I want and my glucose test came back 129/140 much higher then my last pregnancy which was 70/140 (I sa...

Is it normal to feel a surge of hormones in your 3rd trimester? Feeling overly sad or overwhelmed? I feel so hopeless. Just wondering if anyone can relate.

Did anyone have HORRIBLE nausea and some diarrhea during their first trimester of pregnancy? Debating if I should go to the ER. I’m able to keep all my foods down my nausea is just very bad and been having some diarrhea 😭😭 this is also my 2nd pregnancy but I had little to no symptoms at all when I was pregnant with…

My screen results came back 1 in 284 chance. This isn’t classed as high risk… I have spoken to my midwife and screen co ordinator, I won’t be offered further tests cause it’s over 150. The only thing I can do is get a NIPT test done private? What do I do? I feel guilty for even thinking about it! My heads a mess

Not sure what Ramzi theory is but I’ve heard of nub theory - just curious as to what makes people think boy or girl?

I don’t understand nub theory, but wondering what everyone’s guesses are 🙈 13+3 exactly today and unsure if there’s even a nub visable 🥰

I had my.glucose test on the 2nd and still waiting for the results? Does it usually take this long or is it bad news since it's taking long?

I just hit 13 weeks today🧡 my last week in the first trimester. In a couple days I'll finally have my first OB appointment, I'm so excited😊

Hi, When did you start trying collecting colostrum? I’m 37weeks+ and midwife said I can start from 37weeks, Im a bit anxious to start as it may cause labour 🙈 For how long you collecting each day to avoid overstimulating ? Thanks 🙂

Anyone else? 25 weeks 4 days and feeling tight in my belly, particularly after eating. Standing up straight is such a pull and strain when it feels tight!

my mum & sister are getting me this for my bday; it will be done by a phlebotomist but i’m so worried the results won’t be accurate! 🫣

Anyone else pregnant with their 2nd and a lot bigger. I'm so big everyone keeps making comments about how I look like I am due / how am I going to grow another 12 weeks. To be honest it's started to worry me and get me down a bit. Anyone else have this ?

Anyone else got the hangover feeling back at 34 weeks? Feels like I’m in the first trimester again and need to have food on hand again because I feel nauseas if I get slightly hungry!!

Hi all, I had gestational diabetes throughout pregnancy and gave birth in November. I was told to have a blood test 6 weeks post partum to check things have settled and my result showed 145g/l which google says is not good! Anybody else had a bad result at this stage? I’m hoping it just takes a bit to settle? I had ...

What is classed as high blood pressure in pregnancy? I’m 38 weeks now but when I saw a midwife at my 34 week appointment she mentioned my BP was a little high and just advised to look out for signs of preeclampsia (headaches etc) I have been having headaches but paracetamol takes the edge off. My blood pressure ...

Like I have a nice shape but honestly, I was tryna get into shape before I got pregnant. I want tryna get pregnant in the first place. But I want to get in shape so I can snap back. And I noticed that when I work out, no matter how hard, I don’t see no results. I’m still bloated and my ankles still fat. This not nor...

Anyone waiting the dreaded wait for NIPT results!?

Have any of you March 2024 moms fallen pregnant since being blessed with your little one? I've just found out I'm around 3weeks pregnant. I had a c-section with my little one back in March and now im a little worried. I think I'm here for reassurance with a couple of things. Will I be okay after having the c-sect...

I am 4 months postpartum and just found out I’m pregnant again. I found myself in this exact situation last year, being 4 months postpartum with my second finding out I was pregnant with my 3rd, Gave birth to my second August of 23. My third August of 24. Now pregnant again. I’m terrified. Has anyone experienced som...

My little girl will be 7months old next week and I’m still suffering from insane night sweats every night - literally soaking through to the mattress protector and we are changing our bedding every day 😭 I know it’s normal for the first few weeks after giving birth but I feel it’s not normal to still be getting…