Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy

Hey, has anyone been induced at Wigan hospital and can shed some light on what the situation is with partners staying with you? Being induced tomorrow and not sure how it works. Thanks! X

I had my anomaly scan a few weeks back now , we had the devastating news that our baby boy has a congenital heart defect called HLHS (half a heart) he will need open heart surgery in his first few days of life then 2 more surgery’s a few months after. We were not expecting bad news whatsoever , I’m finding it so dif...

Got told i have high cholesterol and i need meals/tips to help with it 🙃

I’m supposed to meet a new mom for the first time but I have no idea what to do or where to go. I haven’t ever hung out as friends with a mom besides family. She lives an hour away so I’d rather meet in the middle somewhere. And it’s super cold outside so I’d rather do something indoors. Any ideas? My baby is 18 mon...

Hey Mamas So I think I’ve started having contractions last night around 9pm and I woke up every hour with this tightening feeling around my belly. It continued from 10pm-9am and then it stopped ?? Wondering if it’s Braxton hicks or actual labor as my due date is February 26th lol Also did you guys do anything to...

What baby names could I shorted to Coco?

I use to have a passion for doing makeup and still managed to do my makeup after my second pregnancy but now with 3 kids I don’t have the energy 😭 I feel ugly most the time and even though I keep saying Ima start doing my makeup and getting ready again I dont ☹️ anyone else?

Can anyone recommend anywhere good to book my private scan with please, i used catch a glimpse in maghull last year and had a great experience but its a little far and want to try somewhere different this pregnancy Have spoken with ultasound care but they dont seem to be very friendly which is off putting can anyon...

Only 32w+3days and boy I am not physically coping this time round. My whole body aches, hips are another level of pain especially during the night. I keep getting very strong braxton hicks to the point i have to stop and focus on my breathing while it passes (but there not at regular intervals). I have a nearly 2yr ...

So I’m 11+3 and for the last week I’ve had no sore boobs. Nausea has got more frequent. I did have a scan when I was 9+3 and baby was fine. Saw baby and heartbeat of 166bpm. Am I just panicking?? I have my scan on Monday and I’m petrified of a missed miscarriage 😭😭

I could drink water for days! I've been tested for gestational diabetes and was negative. Anyone else like this?

Hello, im pregnant with my 2nd and a few days ago I had my 20 week scan and my cervix was measuring short. I had a procedure last year to remove some abnormal cells following a smear which led to having a small part of my cervix removed so I was told this could affect future pregnancies and that I’m high risk for a ...

Hi has anyone ever requested a c section and it has been granted , currently pregnant with baby number 3 last two have been normal delivery however I currently have a husband who works away , two children to look after and no family around and it kinda stresses me out thinking who will look after the kids when I go ...

Hello, a few days ago I had my 20 week scan and my cervix was measuring short. I had a procedure last year to remove some abnormal cells following a smear which led to having a small part of my cervix removed so I was told this could affect future pregnancies and that I’m high risk for a pre term birth. Because my...

Hey, we go on holiday in a couple months and wondered how it works when going through airport security with formula? Flying from UK Glasgow. We don’t use pre made, but what do people do? What can you take through? And what’s it like with pram for baby? Never seen it in person and these things make me anxious 😂…

I am currently 37 weeks pregnant with my second and i am in so much pain. For the past week my stomach has been tightening but it’s so painful at times i can’t move or talk. My back keeps getting stiff and i can’t move when it does this. Just wondering if all this pain is due to having a c section just over a year a...

I went into the assessment unit yesterday with reduced movements. Long story short baby is fine just possibly more tired than usual but they kept commenting about how low down he is and that he’s unside down and facing my back. I’m 35w and 1 day and they have moved my growth scan to Monday to double check as there’s...

I’ve had 2 growth scans now in the span of 2 weeks and have to go again in 2 weeks as she only gained about 10oz in the past 2 weeks. If she still doesn’t gain much more in the next 2 weeks I’m not sure what will happen? I’ll be 35 weeks at that point, anyone had any similar experiences and can tell me what I could ...

Has anyone moved their baby to the seat part of the buggy now rather than the bassinet?

Hello everyone! I had c section for my first baby and I’m due in May for second baby. Doc wants me to try for vaginal delivery for second baby. After having a smooth c section and recovery I’m terrified of vaginal birth now. It’s always the unknown that scares us lol but I’m imagining all the horrible things that ca...