Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

will the hospital let you know if you don’t have Gestational diabetes or will they ring you for either? And how long do you wait for the results I had my test Friday morning

So this is my 5th pregnancy but hopefully my 2nd child however I've always shown super early the pictures above is a dress I've yet to wear I tried it on before I fell pregnant then bam bloat is unreal (ideas welcome on how to hide it as really don't want to tell anyone at work or family until we get to 12weeks this...

So, I’ve just come back from our baby moon (Portugal - 21/10-26/10) and was fine on holiday. In fact, my entire pregnancy so far has been a breeze. Very easy, very comfortable, no complications or sickness. Or anything of note 🤷🏻‍♀️ Since being back in England I feel so awful. I’m 29+5 today and suddenly feel like…

I’m 6 weeks post section, really alit better the last week. Tummy still feel numb/ little tender. Scar pulls so stone on right side where not of stitches are which is normal Just wondering when people started exerciser, I love to run but wondering when people started. I definitely won’t be ready yet I know everyone...

I’m 28 weeks with my first, yesterday I felt baby twice at around dinner time, nothing since so almost 24 hours. I do have an anterior placenta but I’ve also had regular ish movements for about 2/3 weeks now, it’s worrying me but everyone is saying I’m just been dramatic and it’s just because of my placenta or baby ...

Second time mom here worried about how will I adjust to the new routine of baby my first is 9 years of age and I am practically a FTM all over this is scary. I kno all experiences are different I am so nervous this time around wondering if it will click for me.

I'm 39 weeks, due date is November 1st. I feel great, thru our my pregnancy I been feeling great. I did not get morning sickness, not many cravings. Feet never really got swollen , I just started to get back pain. I had a cervix check and I'm still closed. My doctor wants me to check in the hospital on the first o...

your last period or ultrasound dating? how accurate do you think your due date is? given the first date of my last period my due date would be Nov 1st but with the ultrasound it’s Nov. 21st idk which one to use or what amount of weeks i really am…

I have my glucose test this Friday and I’m scared that I might fail it. I’ve been told that I have to fast from 10 pm the night before. Am I allowed to drink water while I fast? . Any advice x

Was induced due to pre esclampia

It’s my first pregnancy my NIPT test came as she was a little girl also I went to my almost 15 weeks appt and they confirmed is a girl. Someone can tell me otherwise???! lol

Quick question, would it be harmful getting a brow lamination while pregnant?

Hi Im 24 weeks pregnant with my second and I’m just wondering if anyone has flown with a low lying posterior placenta? (8mm from the cervix) It seems a very grey area and my midwife and dr haven’t really given me an answer. They’ve just said I’m at more risk of bleeding. I’m due to fly long haul to see my family so...

So I’m currently 8 weeks pregnant, and I just don’t feel like I have got a baby inside me growing.. I’m starting to lose my mind slightly…

I did my NIPT testing last Monday when should I get my results?? How long has it took everyone else to get results back?? I’m so impatient lol 😂

I’m a STM but had my daughter almost a decade ago and had somewhat of a traumatic birth experience. My due date is next week and I emotionally cannot get it together. Anytime I start experiencing cramping or labor like symptoms I break down and the imminent fear of laboring again is getting to me. I went all natural...

But how are you ladies keeping “down there” tidy? I’m usually a shaver or use hair removal cream but I can’t quite reach with the razor and I don’t know if veet is safe to use in pregnancy? Considering going for a wax for the first time but not sure if this is a terrible idea 🙈 TIA!

Hi ladies How long we keeping our compression stocking on? There driving me round the bend... they said 6weeks I can't keep them on for that long it's annoying me i know we can have an hour break in between the day but I don't want to put them back on once there off 😂😂 did we wear them until the 6weeks?

I’m due to have my first section (2nd baby) in Jan, just wondering is it hard to get up and sit down on a sofa. So my bed is rather high, should I get little steps or is it not like that type of pain? I know pain as my first was a long 12 week recovery and very painful but different area so i could use my stomach ...

Hey everyone, so I’m 35 weeks pregnant and I really don’t think little man is gonna wait until the 27th of November to come. My stomach has dropped and this week was the first time people have actually noticed I’m pregnant….like asking when I’m due and stuff so I’m literally just showing now🤦🏻‍♀️ my lower back has…