Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy

I wasn’t planning on doing a party as such. We’re taking him to pelos pig world but then the day before, was thinking of doing like mini party/get together with family! But now I’m thinking do I invite close friends that have children too? But then if I do, I feel like I would need to invite other friends too🙈 I…

Is it normal to have a section booked the day before you're due? I'm panicking that I'll go into labour beforehand and need an emergency cesarean- has anyone else experienced this? I asked if it could be moved forward just a few days but they said it was their only slot 😅

I had my 4D Scan the other day and I am obsessed 😍 I went to window to the womb, got the movie and all pictures downloaded to my phone. Can’t wait to meet my boy 🩵

14 week scan

We have 2 very distinct lists and cant make up our minds which list to pick from. Can u comment your favourite name overall please 🙏🏻 List 1 Charlotte Amalie Elodie Genevieve Willow Sadie Nora Dorothy Luna Maeve List 2 Leilani Sage Azura Storm Indi Sakura Tallulah Ocean Azalea Moon

Im having a sweep tomorrow. I had one last Friday and lost my mucus plug the next day. If I get another sweep tomorrow will this put me in labor? I’m 40 weeks today and was 2 cm last appointment

Birth month is here. A whole year on. This group has been marvellous. We’ve been so open and shared so much. So many similarities, so many differences. So many highs but also lows. What a year - totally life changing 🥹💛

Guys, idk what it is but ever since I had my baby I been experiencing ankle pain when I walk even for a little & foot cramps, like almost everyday, ankles aren’t swollen but I have pain, anyone else??? Idk what’s causing it, I’m 6 weeks pp

My 17 weeks baby still not rolling yet and he doesn’t like tummy time which he only last 5 minutes each time. Though he start to lay from side to side and sometimes he try to roll from his tummy but he started getting frustrated and crying Any advice to encourage rolling over faster and do you think 17 to 18 weeks...

Hey guys has anyone had or having their baby at the Leicester General Hospital? So they allow partners to stay over night??

My baby has always been in the second percentile for height and I fear she's not growing much at all.. her 9 month apt is coming up so I am going to bring up my concerns then. She's in 6 month clothes and tho is clearly gaining weight and eating well ..she is for sure shorter length wise. LO seems to be hitting most...

Honestly it sux to feel like no family is checking up with call or txt to see how I am after my miscarriage. I posted a message about my miscarriage on a private family messenger page and haven't got any messages back. I feel like when it's one of my sister's who go through something then everyone in the family go a...

How long did peoples swelling in legs take to go?

Hi! I‘m taking 12.5 mg Unisom. I‘m 21 weeks now and I try to stop it but when I do, my nausea comes back.. did anyone use Unisom the whole pregnancy? Couldn‘t find any info about side effects..

I’m 13 weeks with my third and I still fit my regular clothes. I feel like if I eat good I just get bloat. With my second I feel I showed a whole lot earlier than this time around.

Has anyone had any experience with night terrors? My LO is 17 months and the last few nights has been waking screaming inconsolable and doesn’t want comforting, like she’s awake but not, it’s horrible seeing her like this and not being able to comfort her, I just don’t know what to do it goes on for at least an hour...

Anyone experiencing period like cramping? I’m like having cramps but they’re on both sides of my hips and I’m just like ughhh lol and if not what symptoms are you having? I’m Due December 5🧸

Our month of meeting our babies is finally here!!! I’m so full of mixed emotions😬🥰but I’m so ready to meet our little girl🩷 Hope everyone has healthy babies and safe deliveries I’m excited for you all🤩🩷💙x

with noise reducing/canceling head phones and everything?

I’m like 5 weeks pregnant. I do have a bit of nausea and sometimes have tender breasts, but I feel like I’m not actually pregnant. Also have such bad anxiety that something will happen to baby! I feel soooo impatient, I want to book an early reassurance scan for 6.5 weeks, and I literally feel like my days are going...