Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy

I’m 21 weeks with my third baby. I had my detailed scan yesterday and was told my placenta is low and I need it checking again at 32 weeks. Has anyone else had this?

Will be 31 weeks on Saturday does anyone else feel as though their movements are more baby moving around rather than kicks?

Hows everyone’s last few weeks going?? I am 37+4 and my body feels like its just in a jittery overdrive. I was having rest-less legs and thought I had solved it with some magnesium supplements but now I have whole body restlessness 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ been up at 3 and staying up many nights lately. Blah I am like ok maybe…

hi all, when is the best time to book a private scan? it is my first pregnancy, and i’m approx 7 weeks so feel slightly nervous…

2nd baby girl due 21st April 🎀

My midwife has only measured me once at 28 weeks. She guessed my first measurement and now my entire chart is off. Has anyone had this happen??

How did everyone feel straight after their c section? I had my c section at 10am. I genuinely cannot remember anything at all of that day until the evening after my partner had gone home. I remember my baby was crying all night and I didn’t get a wink of sleep. But there’s something particular I just can’t forget...

Is anyone else experiencing crazy postpartum sweats?! I’m 13 PP and the nights are horrendous!

Help I’m so worried I’ve got a growth scan at 2 today, what am I going to expect what happens if she isn’t growing help please I’m really worried 😑

Is anyone else struggling with pelvic girdle pain and have any advice on how to manage it? It’s particularly bad on my hips and gets worse from sleeping on my side at night. I’m waiting for a physio referral to go through but until then - anyone have any tips or tricks?

Hi Anyone who had a C-section experiencing significant shoulder tip pain after? I'm currently two days post op and still in hospital as pain isn't being managed. I expected pain from operation but the shoulder pain is quite extreme at times and is impacting on my ability to hold LO, feed him etc. it makes me feel...

I’m 40 weeks today and I went to the toilet and when I wiped I had discharge more like clear and pale yellow ish. Has anybody had that and know what it could potentially be? I am seeing a doctor today to monitor the baby because he hasn’t grown drastically since my 36 week scan (only by 200 grams) in the space of ...

Between 9-10 weeks pregnant - anyone else having cramping almost like period and lower back ache? A little freaked out!

I am 39+5 today and having my elective C-section this afternoon and due to a breach presentation. This is my first pregnancy and I am so nervous today but I know what to expect in the theatre. C-section mamas can you please give some advice of tips on how to look after the C-section scar and the recovery process f...

Mums, when did you start buying bits for your baby? And when did you pack your hospital bag? I’m 21 weeks and pregnant with my second but don’t know what im doing this time round 😂 baby brain isn’t helping!

Any other birthdays today? He's played with his new duplo for 2 hours solid ❤️

Has this happened to anyone else. My period came back last week it was just different from what i assumed the last stage of lochia. I was few days after 5 week pp. however all week it’s been a bit all over some days heavier (not soaking a pad) but really light the next day. I’ve woke up this morning and cramp level ...

Anyone else not able to sleep at night? Im exhausted by 8/9pm, go to sleep for about 4 hours then either have really vivid dreams and wake up or I will randomly wake up and cannot get back to sleep!! I feel like im getting no sleep at all, especially with my scan coming up feel like I spend all night worrying someth...

Does anyone know, if after two recent chemical pregnancies, would EPU do an early reassurance scan?

Finally it’s your due date little man and you’ve shown your appearance finally! I can’t believe how much you forget about what pain you go through during labour but you were worth every little pain to have you here in our arms I’m so glad you’re safe little man born 18.11.2024 at 10:54am weighing 7lbs 12oz 💙