Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

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…

Hi all! Which app do you use to count and follow baby’s weeks? I can only find the ones that show months and weeks together. But it’s not entirely accurate as my baby is 10 weeks, but the app shows 2 months 1 week, so that’s 9 weeks. Thanks!

Anyone else soooo much more nervous this time round? Even though I know I have childcare for my first, it still plays on my mind constantly. Also, will my partner get home from work in time to be with me? Etc etc. Maybe it’s because I know what’s coming but I am seriously panicking now that I’m am almost 37 weeks!

Hi girls - I'm 16 weeks and 3 days, and I've already gained 3.7kg. I've always been active, I used to have very toned abs and now I don't recognise my body at all. I already have a bump and I feel super bloated. I can feel some stretch pains around my belly, and I'm scared of stretch marks. I'm so depressed and I k...

I'm going to be 15 weeks pregnant with twins on Tuesday. Last Monday my family started moving, I say started because as they finished loading the first load, I passed out in my driveway and we have now been moving for almost a week. I didn't even do anything but move my sons lighter toys and put them in his toy box...

I am 30 weeks and all the symptoms of heart burn, constant discomfort from rib pain, back pain, nausea, insomnia, general restlessness no matter what you do, I don't know how I will survive until the 24th Feb (start of maternity - I only have 3 days annual leave left), the thought of working til then just makes me f...

Hello wonderful mamas! I am 8 weeks pp and got my period today. Just wondering have all of you got a heavy 1st period? Before pregnancy I never had heavy period but during pregnancy also developed fibroid so unsure how it will be. Just wanted to hear others experiences!

I’m 39 weeks today and I feel so overwhelmed. The littlest (and I mean smallest ever things) are pushing me over the edge and making me so snappy. It’s making me so worried about whether I’ll be like this when the baby is here as I hate the way I’m being. Does anyone have any tips or similar stories at all? 🥹

Crl is measuring at 0.33cm

When I went in for an emergency C-section because I went in to labor 5 hours before a scheduled one amidst the chaos my doctor asked “so are we tying your tubes while we are in there?” I was a little shocked by the question but during all the chaos I kind of just glossed over it but have been thinking about it a lot...

If you’ve gotten your results how many days did it take? Was it just business days ect?

I am 21 weeks and I didn’t think I’d start feeling so uncomfortable when lying in bed or getting up and down off the couch, I thought that would have been further in the pregnancy haha, is anyone else feeling like this yet around the same amount of weeks?? Xxx

Help!! We’ll ease my mind a little. I’ve heard so many mixed feelings about the glucose test. I got the fruit punch and my test is Thursday . Should I have asked for a healthier or “safer” alternative ?

First time, mom!! Tomorrow I'll be 30 weeks. My baby boy thinks he's on a trampoline in there, or he's doing gymnastics... I'm worried he's going to crack or fracture one of my ribs. Any advice?