Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy

Had sweep done today was 2cm dilated, midwife could stretch the cervix out to 3cm, she said it’s soft and thin, been having on and off pains since 1ish and they’re abit more intense and now gone toilet and this…(pics in comment) is it labour?? should I be concerned??

My beautiful boy was born 12/17/2024. I labored for 48 hours before I had to have an emergency c section. His heart would drop with every contraction, turns out his umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck twice. He came 5 weeks early, had to spend a few days in the Nicu, but two days ago was transferred to a step...

Why is it so bad these days? I’ve been seeing multiple GP’s since having my daughter 4 years ago for my extremely heavy, and irregular periods, was recently in the emergency department at the hospital with severe stomach pain where they dosed me up on way too many laxatives thinking that was the problem until I was ...

I’m 6+ weeks. I feel extremely exhausted, my body hurts I’m cramping constantly, I feel like I have a flu without the cold/cough. Does anyone else feel like this?

How long did it take everyone to fit back into their wedding ring?

My baby is 2 1/2 weeks old- I’m feeling very overwhelmed, sometimes sad and tearful. I love my baby so much but the sleep deprivation was a shock to the system and I have anxiety going into each evening on how our night will go. Is this normal?? Or is this the beginning of PND?

I have no idea what all these symptoms mean, so just wondering if anyone else has felt the same before. I’m 38 weeks and 3 days, and for the past 3-4 days, i’ve had the same symptoms every day mainly night time but today they’re just getting worse and lasted all day. My lower back is really achy, I’m getting period ...

I had a c section 4 days ago and so far the pain has been minimal as I’ve kept on top of my meds. For the most part I just feel bruised. However, every so often when I move to either go to the loo or just to make a coffee or just change positions sat down, I feel it burn .. like really stings. It’s not all the tim...

I swear I see the start of a vfl

Anyone else’s baby like to look behind them instead of roll over (not concerned about tension as she only does it when something is behind her)

I’m 6months PP and yesterday evening I went to the toilet and after I did a wee a large blob of mucus fell out of me almost like I lost my mucus plug but I’m not pregnant it looked exactly the same and today I’ve had bad cramping in my lower abdo. I was told I have cysts on my ovaries so could it be a cyst coming out?

Had a 15 week scan and just for fun any guesses on if it’s a boy or girl? 🥰 our 20 week scan can’t come quick enough!

Hi, this is not about the baby but about me! Little boy is 15 weeks and 4 days old and I'm struggling! Every period is flooring me and I feel awful all the time! The fatigue is similar to how I felt in the first trimester, brain fog, whole body aches, cold and just feeling a bit down! It's not because of baby, he sl...

Hey! I had my first scan today and discovered a small hematoma, said was nothing to worry about as it’s only small so has probably already began to absorb. I can’t help but google, has anyone else had this? Thanks x

Im a FTM, i gave vaginal birth on 12/10. Doc said I didn’t tear but there were some “slight abrasions” that he just left no stitches or anything. I also had a catheter placed after the epidural and removed to push which ive had before so i know it can burn a little after but goes away in like a day or so. anyways, s...

Has anybody had a c-section when they have a toddler who always wants mum (esp at bedtime) and always wants picking up? I have hip dysplasia, my first birth was natural but really traumatic and ended in forceps delivery. I’m contemplating a c-section this time around as I’m terrified of the same happening again. At ...

If all goes well, my son will be around 3 when his sibling shows up. I wanted a home birth with him but could because the hospital I chose was far out and then I ended up having a high risk pregnancy. This time I still want to have a home birth if everything allows however my ex and I don’t live together anymore and...

Oh my gosh I just saw the first July 2025 baby announcement post and it’s broken my heart a little 💔 why does it go so fast ….

Hi ladies! Just wanted to know what I should pack in my bag. this is my 4th go around but 3rd c section and for some reason my brains just drawing a blank! Wish us luck!! He had a blood transfusion in utero bc of fetal anemia, (due to rh- blood type) but is doing well since. Dr wants to take him at 36w 3d just to be...

Was due on the 19th of December but currently having no signs of baby boy making his way into the world, having some light cramping but nothing more…been trying everything from the miles circuit and dates to sex and long walks…please help a mama out with ways you got your labour going🩵