Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

Just thought I would share this article. Apparently, some studies show that eating dates can shorten your length of labor and help soften your cervix. So if you like dates, it might be worth a try! https://www.webmd.com/baby/eating-dates-health-benefits-while-pregnant

But still no baby and no signs of Labour. Happy due date to me… but where is my baby 😒 Really wanted to avoid intervention at all cost but starting to get paranoid now about whether I feel him moving enough, itchy skin etc. I don’t know this is very stressful to know what to do

I’m nervous I just want to be healthy any tips

Is anyone else struggling with nausea/sickness? Have you found anything to help ease it🤞🏼 I didn’t experience any during the first trimester with my daughter but this time it’s really wiping me out 😅

So happy to finally see my baby! 😍 Any guesses?? 💙🩷

Hi All, I hope someone can give me some advice/info. I am looking for someone who had either of the above tests on NHS? who referred you and how long was waiting list? how long you been trying before you were referred. Anyone maybe had this test on Bupa? is it covered? Thank you so much!

Anyone else’s baby getting fussier as the weeks go on? My LO is 9 weeks and cries more now (mainly tummy issues) than he did in the first 4 weeks. Is this common?

Hi girls is anyone hitting that stage of thier baby is 2 now and they would happily have another ? me and my other half have been trying for 2 months I wanna say now and the dredded period has come ( TMI) can’t help but feel upset . I think because I want them so close in age and feel we’re trying but not getting an...

Does anyone know what this scan indicates? I don’t know what to look for. This is 8weeks. Thanks x

Anyone else feel like they are irritated by everything? I have bren really struggling not being irritated/arguing with my fiance. He has been there for more then anyone especially with me being pregnant. Everytime, he tries to talk about something and give his opinion i get irritated and just try to argue about ever...

Does this mean our little ones get 30 hours from September automatically? Can't find more info about it.

Anyone know?x

Has anyone done a sneakpeak gender test? I did one with my first and it was right and have done one now with my second and gotten a boy result x I’ve heard a lot of mixed reviews though about getting a boy result

Is anyone else finding it hard to feel like they're still pregnant? I'm 9+3, had an early reassurance scan at 7+5 and everything was OK. I don't have my 12 week scan until I'm 13+1 and just worried about having another MC/MMC. Feel like my symptoms are lessening and I also have a cold/flu right now so not even sure ...

Made the “smart” decision to get Invisalign while pregnant lol and now I’m in a lot of discomfort. I didn’t think it’d be this bad. Any tips?

I am officially ready for my daughter to be here she is so big already 5 pounds and I’m 34 weeks so I know I’m gonna have a 9/10 pound baby I’m so stressed she is moving around like there is nomore room in my belly for this. My Braxton hicks are also getting worse

I did my NIPT test about a week ago and I got the results on Friday that it was another girl! I feel for my son and him having to witness two girls and their crazy arguments ( I grew up with two sisters, it’s just what happens hahaha) I’m so excited Anyone else know what they’re having!!

I’m only 5 weeks pregnant and ate a bowl of sherry pasta, it was cooked at a very high temperature but now I’m so worried! Will my baby be okay?? What should I do?

Entered my 3rd trimester this week, baby is head down and today I’ve had quite abit of pain (not extreme or anything) and feel like there’s so much pressure down below! Anyone feel this?

I’ve only 5 weeks pregnant and ate a bowl of sherry pasta, it was cooked at a very high temperature but now I’m so worried!