Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

I’m 39 weeks and so close to my due date. I’ve had so much pressure recently and today I’ve got pressure in between my legs and in my bum cheeks slightly. Did anyone have this before labour?

Is anyone else past their due date and struggling mentally with the uncertainty? I’ve had on and off low level period pains for weeks with no real changes or progress. Mentally finding this stage really challenging and I know that won’t help my situation as I need to keep oxytocin flowing. All of my pregnant friends...

I have my appointment this Friday nd wondering how it felt for some of you guys ? lol

I’m currently PP 12 weeks and Ian feeling I might be pregnant. Advice on any ladies that had a c-section and any issues getting pregnant that early?

Hey mamas! I just had my little one two days ago, via c-section. I really want to indulge but I’m taking hydrocodone for the pain. Would it be too risky to take a small edible while on these meds? I’ve been waiting so long to indulge and this pregnancy was rough! 😩

39 weeks today. Membrane sweep in the morning. (If they can perform one I guess) Fingers crossed this helps get things going! Send positive vibes my way please!!

I’ve been a bit naughty today and eaten more or less what I wanted today and all my readings have been fine. I had Christmas pudding for dessert and tested 30 mins after my meal and then every 15 mins just to check and no spike. How?? I get a high reading having wholemeal toast with eggs and avocado for breakfast…

First time mom here, so tired and wanting to be done with this pregnancy but also feel scared when I think about going into labor. Anybody else feeling this?

is it safe to take benadryl while pregnant?

Had my three hour glucose test today (Merry Christmas Eve!) and threw up after she took the second vital of blood. Naturally was sent home and told to call my doctor. Dreading having to retake it if that’s what the OB thinks is best. I’m feeling absolutely defeated from this whole process and I can’t help but blame ...

Treated ourselves to a gender blood test in Jan as we didn’t do one with our first two and are intrigued!! Would love to hear stories if anyone has done these before? :)

Anyone else waiting for their belly button to pop to an outie? I’m 29 weeks and it doesn’t seem like it’s even close to popping.

I’m 21 weeks, baby’s belly just measured 99+% ha. Because of this they’re going to test for GD BUT the only reason I’m like it actually might be positive is the thirst & dry mouth, and I’m weeing a lot (little but very often lol) My wee from my last appointment had a little protein too. Chances it’ll be positiv...

Hey everyone! I need some reassurance for my mum. I’ve been given the above for vomiting (Prochlorperazine was not helping enough on its own). My mum is telling me not to take them because she’s really worried that any drugs taken in pregnancy may have effects like Thalidomide did 🙈 I know this is ridiculous…

After having a mmc at 13 weeks at the end of sept I can’t believe how overwhelming it is to see this. If anyone has any tips on diet and lifestyle or any supplements to give baby the best chance of sticking let me know! Also is there anyway this could be wrong? My brain won’t let myself fully believe this! I’m so...

Im 29weeks my belly’s never been measured , I’ve never had a glucose test , my midwife appointment is literally them asking if im safe and going over my dates again and checking heartbeat .. is it meant to be different?

In my third trimester and starting to struggle with hair removal. I’ve never had a wax before (down there) but defo considering it now…

Our close friends are getting married in Costa Rica (Guanacaste/Tamarindo Beach area) in the end of January but I haven’t bought my ticket yet because we have been worried about the risk of Zika and now Dengue. We’ve been reading so many mixed opinions online on whether or not it’s safe to go. Our midwife says it’s ...

Hi since becoming pregnant and having my baby I've developed dark chin hairs, it used to be one or two that I just had to keep tweeting but now it's six? And they're on both sides of my chin. But six total I can't leave them to grow because they are really obvious. Is this something I need to worry about health wise?

Anybody used Maternit21 how long did it take for results to get back!