Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy

I had a growth growth ultrasound on Monday. Everything looks great, but every growth ultrasound I've had they say she is under weight. I was 31w and 5d her weight was 3lbs and 12ozs. The Dr said she was coming at 30w and 6d. Should I be worried? My first was a big baby (9lbs and 12ozs) so I just worry.

I've got period pains and bad back I'm 37 weeks is this normal should I be worried

Baby was measuring 10lbs on Tuesday and I'm being induced on Friday. What size sleep suits and nappies should I pack. I know they say give or take 10% each way but I think she's still going to be a big baby

I am almost 3 weeks PP and my bleeding pretty much stopped about a week ago, it was very light spotting but it’s picked back up again now and is almost brown? Is this normal?

I already have a daughter called Mabel. We’re expecting another girl and we like older names. Any suggestions?

This is my time getting pregnant. Do we need to give the written birth plan to the midwife? I am going to have my 28th week appointment coming saturday. How does that work telling the birthplan to midwife?

So my Dad's surname was Carroll. He and my mum were due to get married in July 2014 but unfortunately she passed away just before Christmas in 2013. As she would have taken my Dad's surname and likely double barreled mine (I was 13 at the time), he decided to change his surname to Linford which was my Mum's maiden ...

We found out yesterday that we had a missed miscarriage. LMP was 10th September so I should be 10 weeks but there was only a yolk sac and no embryo visible. I'm due to go back for a follow-up up scan next week but this morning I started bleeding quite heavily. I went into work because I didn't know what else to do...

I’m honestly fed up of listening to people say rude things about c sections. I feel like many people frown upon it. But say the emergency ones are okay, but if you choose elective it’s the worst thing ever? Like you’re less of a person/mother because it isn’t “natural”. No way is a c section the easy route! Does any...

My anatomy scan is tomorrow and I have a question for everyone who’s already gotten it done. Do they let you see your baby the entire time during the scan? Or do they only turn the screen to show you at the end? I was under the impression that we got to see baby the entire time and was looking forward to it. (I know...

I had my second emergency C-section 17 days ago. My toddler is almost 2 and doesn’t understand why I can’t pick up her up but can pick up the baby. It breaks my heart every time I have to tell her that I can’t pick her up. I’m lucky that my partner has till January off work so he can lift her but I just want to get ...

First time mum and i believe i have all of the bits i need for my little one but i was wondering if any mums had any advice as to what to bring for myself? i’m due in January but id like to be prepared as best as i can incase she comes early any advice would be greatly appreciated ❤️

Hey ladies , Do you have this planned? I’m due 24.1. - so in the middle of winter. We live 20 minutes from hospital, but have absolutely no idea what to prepare. Can I have some ideas please ? ❤️❤️❤️

Can you have pregnancy symptoms at 4 dpo as I’m just curious, due to I’ve been fatigued, nauseous and a bit emotional.

I’m going in for my induction tomorrow at 37+1. Any positive induction stories as a first time mum?😬

I am putting on weight but I honestly can’t find time in the day to exercise and on the rare occasion I can, I’m just too tired. How do you do it? For context-both me and dad wfh on our own business and lo doesn’t go to nursery so is with us all the time apart from one day a week when grandparents have her. My bo...

My due date is 11/22, still no sign of labor. Any thoughts on things I can try to induce labor naturally. Don’t want to go pitocin route Anyone else in same bucket

Hi ladies, just looking for a bit of advise. I currently go to sandwell hospital antenatal clinic for all my midwife appointments and all my scans. I have never met my midwife who was noted down. I also have never met the same midwife more than once. I have no notes and baby’s heartbeat has not been checked by the m...

Is anyone else’s newborn experiencing blocked tear duct/s? It seems pretty common but hate seeing his eyes all gunky all the time 😓 Have just been advised to keep bathing with boiled water and eventually it’ll go. He was 4 weeks yesterday born at 37+6.

Anyone else having super bad pelvic pain where they can hardly walk?