Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy

Anyone else really struggling with work? I’m in the office 4 days a week (hour and a half drive each way commute) and really struggled today. Felt nauseous the whole journey and then exhausted all day and just felt like I needed to lay down. First pregnancy and haven’t told my work yet. What are other people doing t...

I’m 27 + 2 and my movements seem slower and more lazy this week compared to last. Last week there was constant movements all of the time, this week doesn’t seem so obvious and is almost like different feelings to kicking. what is everyone else’s movements? Just worried but it is moving so not sure

I’m feeling that urge to start trying again but still feel that I’m struggling to grieve our heaven side baby💔I have no one who can empathise with me and am finding it so hard as even though I wouldn’t wish this pain on my worst enemy, I need someone to tell me, I understand you and you’re valid! You naturally seek…

Ok so im 1month postpartum. Yesterday i went to use the restroom i was wiping and felt like a little lump close to the vaginal area its inside but i could feel it from the outside… has this ever happened to any of u before?? I have an appointment with my OB tomorrow hopefully she has some input…

So I was trying to push my daughter out and my blood pressure shot up to 231 one I felt as if I was about pass out I was rushed into the OR I was literally in tears now I'm two weeks post recovery

Hi everyone I’m currently 11 weeks pregnant. And from yesterday I’m experiencing a bit of brown discharge. No cramping. Have you experienced this . I’m a bit concerned!

Guys I’m 13 weeks and 3 days now!! Had my first scan not long ago.. all this time I thought I was having a boy but now I think it might be a girl🥹 what do you guys think?

Had a scan at EPU today at 5+1 and they found baby in the right place, with a yolk sac, HCG 1,500 so pretty high. Everything looks how they’d expect. Hoping this calls my anxiety for a bit, still not feeling sick but I’m sure it will come.

I have a 2.5 year old boy called Marley I’m 26 weeks pregnant and have no idea of a name for our little girl

The short version is I have been offered to have an elective c section due to the level of pain I am in with PGP, my mental health / PTSD in relation to previous health problems and experiences in hospital. I have been really struggling physically and mentally recently (38 weeks) and now beginning to have panic at...

We need middle names that sound good with Illias (ill-ee-us). We dont want your standard James, Fin(ley), George etc. Be adventurous, bold and daring! All those guilty pleasure names!

Had a stay in hospital last night after a positive actim partus test (can indicate labour is close), doctor ordered an urgent cervical length scan and growth scan. Baby growing fine but sonographer didn't complete the cervical scan as they said it doesn't change the management if it is shortening. I would have like...

I had a 6 day induction which ended in an emergency c section. I was such an anxious mess the last few days in hospital and have really struggled with the birth trauma and have a lot of anxiety. Getting better each day though 💜 I've always wanted 2 children, my 1st was this September. Because of my hospital…

No comparisons, just wondering how our babies are doing :) Let me know which ones your baby does!! Super interested :)

I’m going in tomorrow for my C-section. My first one was so bad. I’m hoping the 2nd is easier. How was your 2nd one compared to your first one? Any positive stories that things were easier?

We have our 20 week scan on 2nd of December and was slightly worried about our last scan photos of baby’s feet. Would you guys say his feet look ok?

Had an appointment today and been deterred to have an elective section due to raised BMI. Was told they will struggle to put the spinal in and may need general anaesthetic. This was a junior doctor. I’m a UK 18. Can anyone share their experience of this? Thanks

Mamas ……. What were you first signs of pregnancy? And also in the early stages did any of you feel twinges or a sharp pain in your vagina/uterus area? I have only felt that when I was pregnant with my son and I had sex during my ovulation period now I’m feeling it again so I’m a lil nervous lol

Since hitting 13 weeks I have felt so ill, can’t eat or drink makes my tummy upset, feel dizzy too and just completely bed bound and it’s not going away! Went early pregnancy and they just gave me an anti sickness injection and that was it. Feeling fed up not sure if this is normal or not, any advice be great!

Last week I was diagnosed with GD, I am 26 weeks pregnant today. I’ve been on with reading my blood sugars 4 times a day, I have had the odd spike but mostly kept readings good(green). My first reading on a morning, before I have eaten anything, is always above 5.3, not crazy high but over 5.3. I was told that this ...