Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy

So my OB only delivers at Manatee Memorial, and I’m a little apprehensive because of my own birth and the trauma and lasting scars because of it (ended up with Erb’s Palsy because the Dr was an idiot basically). And the last time I took my daughter in after she fell off the bed and hit her head, they at first gave m...

Anyone else have pain in their calf’s when they are trying to sleep. It seems to be worse when I use my pregnancy pillow and it’s waking me up. Is there anything people suggest to help with the pain?

Hi all, does anyone have that outer hip pain when they sleep on their sides? I am officially a nightmare to sleep with🙈…. And toss and turn on side side because of the discomfort on the outer hips, does anyone have this and what they done to help it? Thank you! X

I was told not to go into L&D until they are 5 mins apart but this crap hurts. Like having to focus and breathe through these. Should I call l&d now or still wait till they are 5 mins apart?

I’m 2 months post partum mama wanting to be overall healthier, help my mental health, try to loose weight while I breast feed as well as I want to try for baby 3 sooner once it’s safe to do so. Also has anyone done the post diabetes blood test ? ( I had gestational diabetes when pregnant) What to expect and how s...

Why does my 2 year old drool so much?!

Hi Moms Am due very soon and searching for a second name for my baby Girl. Please help

Tips for reducing c section over hang?! Didn’t have one with my first but 4 weeks into recovery and I definitely do this time 😞

Hi- just looking for advice because I’m struggling really badly with restless legs. I’m 31+5 and this has been going on for weeks. I’ve been having baths every night and falling asleep so late 😴. Is anyone struggling with RLS? If so what do you do that helps? X

My baby boos turned one yesterday. Unfortunately they were sick but the family still came out and celebrated with us♥️♥️

When is everyone telling their employer that you’re pregnant? I’m nervous for some reason

Hi All, For those who take/have taken maltofer tablets as iron supplement, what side effects do you normally have? I started two days ago and have been nauseous and having diarrhoea like symptoms especially when I have milk for breakfast in the morning (Edited - I am not currently pregnant, have a 21 month old -...

Anyone else? Such bad constipation to point I could almost feel poo just sitting right on the edge - had sit on toilet trying into to strain too hard but also knew if I’d tried to leave it I would have felt that haemorrhoid feeling of something being stuck around my anus. Eventually managed to pass it but whole fro...

30wks today with my baby boy!

If your child gets an invite to a birthday party from their classmate/school. Would you assume/think you can bring your other kids (if any) or would you ask if you can bring your other kids? You all may agree or disagree with my opinion, and that’s okay! In my experience, getting an invite wether it’s a birthday ...

Is it just me no matter how much water i drink im still always thirsty i have drank a soda in days i have been drinking only water an i still feel dry

Hello, wondering if anyone has a good c section workout plan they are using thag is manageable with a newborn . I need to rebuild my core to support my back but currently I don’t feel my core muscles as I did pre- c section. I’m 7 weeks pp. Also, has anyone used the postpartum belt? And is it effective? Thanks !

So I’ve been told that they no longer write it down on a piece of paper for you when you ask for the gender. Something about if it turns out wrong then they’ve got written evidence and it can be taken further. I’ve been told if let’s say it’s you and your husband, then you’ll have to have a third person with you who...

I did the OB route last time and wanted to try a midwife today! Wanted to hear other people’s experiences about what it’s like, how many weeks were you when you first saw them, where were the appointments, what happened when you went into labour and what was postpartum like !?

I’m 35+4 and have had a full on meltdown this evening. I’m irritable not knowing what I want or need when hubby asks just generally feeling out of sorts, uncomfortable and not myself . Crying uncontrollably (I’ve only just stopped!) heartburn itchy skin. Baby girl is also doing acrobatics right now 😖