Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

I have enjoyed my first pregnancy, it’s all been quite plain sailing , but I’m now at 34 weeks and I’m struggling to walk, move , constantly out of breath! I am having growth scans weekly as he is a big boy (measuring on the 97 centile) but I am finding myself getting so frustrated that I can’t do anything making m...

Boy or girl 😂??

Anyone else whose having their second (or third etc) feeling both prepared and unprepared? I’ve not bought anything new because we just put it all into storage. I’ve also not yet prepped much because works been so busy. Physically so keen for baby to come because I’m tired of pregnancy but also worried I’ve actually...

Had my glucose tolerance test on Friday morning, how long does it usually take to hear back with results?

I'm 29 weeks and honestly more nervous about my second birth 😬 I know what is coming, and that scares me more than when I was going in blind! Any tips on how to relax? I know going in with too much anxiety is not helpful. How do I shift my mindset from "shit, I know this is gonna hurt like a b**ch"!

I'm currently at 13 months PP and pregnant with my 4th. Trying to remember how to treat myself and so far all I've gotten to is a Brazilian wax and shaved my legs. How do you treat yourself ? 😭

Its getting harder to shave while pregnant I want to get a wax but im so scared😩 my boyfriend won’t help me shave he’s not a hairy man barely has a beard and doesn’t now how to shave

Hey all! I’m almost 38 weeks and have generally been calm and excited for the arrival of our baby 😃 But now that I am on maternity and finished nesting/baby prep, I’m starting to get nervous. I have more free time and my mind is wandering. How do you stay calm? What positive affirmations, articles, meditations,…

Has anyone had any changes to their body after labour? I’m not talking about the typical body shape difference, for me, my skin has become super sensitive all over my body. If I accidentally scrape myself, if comes up as hives, and my body generally gets really itchy all the time. I know people who’ve developed al...

My results were 141 with the passing of 140. Do you think they are going to make me do the 3 hour test? 😭😭😭

I have a 2.5 year old and am 20 weeks pregnant with our second. Honestly I am scared as hell for what’s to come! Our first was an awful sleeper and I breast fed exclusively till they were 1 when she stopped on her own. But the exhaustion levels have remained pretty constant. She’s currently going through her terrib...

I just don't get it I truly don't. Why are people in such a hurry to wean their kids early?? Like I'm not looking forward to the weaning journey (again) with my daughter, I hated it with my son and I just know I'm going to hate it with my daughter..it's all I see on Tiktok people weaning their babies at 3 months! 3 ...

Me and my partner went out for lunch and I ordered a non alcoholic cider and since I’ve never had any problems before I never seemed to check and I got half way through the drink and realised it wasn’t non alcohol. I’m 26 weeks will this affect my baby or should I be fine! I didn’t drink the rest of it.

Sent my baby for his first overnight tonight and my stomach is in knots I’m so so anxious. I literally cried as we drove away. I remember being this way when my daughter went for her first overnight too but I just feel so sad it’s my first night without him in nearly 5 months. Any tips on how to calm my nerves?

How many weeks would you think I am? 😅🤍

Hi everyone! I’m 18 weeks pregnant with baby #3. My dr has prescribed me to sertraline to help me manage my stress and anxiety (I have two other littles as well). I’m wondering who else has taken this while pregnant, and what your experience was? I’ve never taken anything like this before. Just want to make sure I’m...

I’m not sure if it’s just me or what but I feel so nonchalant about labor. No fear. No panic. Just kinda waiting to get it over with. Like our body knows intuitively what to do for the entire existence of humanity. And my friends and midwife are all up my asshole about if I’m ready and prepared and freaking out...

I’m starting to get concerned my little one is very big compared to other babies! Is 11 weeks today! I haven’t had them weighed in a while so not sure of weight but i today decided to go up a nappy size to size 4 and currently in 3-6 months clothes although they may have to go in 6-9months very soon! Anyone else hav...

Can't deal with more nausea, heartburn and the acid reflex I try everything and nothing helps. I'm still working and don't wanna leave until is necessary but OMG the pain and discomfort is unstoppable. Any advice?

Has anyone else gotten stretch marks after c section? I didn’t have any while pregnant but just noticed some on my stomach all of a sudden being 6 weeks pp.