Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy

Anyone else wondering how they’re surviving the last few weeks? I’ve got either really bad hayfever or a cold, my skin feels hella stretched and acid reflux is killing me off.. apart from that it’s brilliant 😂😂

Hi guys. I’m 15 weeks and my stomach isn’t hard or getting any bigger from 13 weeks it’s the same size. I can feel something there but it’s all sof This is my 3rd pregnancy? However the last time I gave birth was 16 years ago

We are soooo stuck for a name for our second boy! Big brother’s name is Rome any suggestions greatly welcome 🙏🏻

I can't describe exactly where the shooting pains are, it's just all in between legs, not sure if it's nerves/joints or what

The pictures are not the best but I was wondering if anyone has an idea, even based on the skull shape?! The first picture is from 12 weeks scan and the second on is from 14/15 weeks scan. We will find out in 4/5 weeks but getting curious. 🙂

I am due to have a c section on Monday, I am so anxious about the whole feeling, I’m worried I will feel pain, it’s kicking of my anxiety 😟 Any advice or how was your c section experience

How long should bleeding after birth be? I’m 6 weeks PP, and my bleeding stopped almost 3 weeks ago almost and I think I got my period today. Anyways, I was at my OB last Monday and she said everything looked good. But now a friend of mine is telling me something must be wrong because PP bleeding should be at least...

At my midwife appointment at 38 weeks, fundal measurements have jumped from around 20th percentile to 50th percentile. I’ve been booked in for a growth scan tomorrow. Is this anything to worry about, or know what could cause it? Baby has been really consistently growing until this week.

Towards the end of my second trimester and not had the diabetes check yet but worried it could be a symptom!

I’m going to be 28 weeks on Saturday and have an anterior placenta. We never really decided if we were going to have a 4D scan but now I have the itch! Has anyone had a 4D scan with this placenta placement? Hoping I’ve not left it too late!

Thought I'd share, the Gaviscon double action sachets have been absolute heroes and are so practical for when out and about! Bulk bought these and they're definitely working for me. Do share if you have any other heartburn saviour recommendations ❤️

Has anyone had this before or going through this? It’s my second pregnancy and I didn’t have it with my first. If anything I’ve lost weight during pregnancy and I’m a size U.K. 12 so it has come as a shock. My blood levels are 8.5. Were you induced earlier as they’ve said baby is measuring 2-3 weeks ahead and they ...

1st birthday gift ideas for my little girl.

My in laws call our unborn baby, our baby, and for some reason it’s gripes me. Unless you were involved in the conception… it ain’t your baby!

I need all the cutesy boy and girl names that go with the name Polly…I like old school names that aren’t really used nowadays 🥰

what can help me mamas i can’t take this any longer😭😭 EVERYTHING makes me feel so ill. does anyone have any tips 🫣🤞🏼 i felt sick with my first but i cant remember it being this bad… please help xx

Honestly I don’t know what to do and where to complain. So since my first appointment ever on the 10 weeks pregnant I went in and they told me that I had no appointments that I wasn’t on the system. I literally had all my messages with the midwife I have spoken with regarding my appointment asking her how long will ...

I'm currently 22 weeks and have noticed movement getting loads stronger the last couple of weeks. But since yesterday evening his movements have been constant should I be concerned?

I am having an elective c-section next Friday at RDH and would love to have some insights from any ladies that have had the same? I’m hoping the more prepared I can be in knowing what to expect it might help to ease the nerves!! How did the process go for you? What was the after care like? Any advice? Thanks 🫶

How are our March babies growing up so fast 🥺 my boy is 3 and a half weeks and is already looking so much like a boy and not a squishy lil newborn. He’s not even doing the scrunch anymore! Of course I LOVE seeing the beautiful little person he’s becoming but my mummy heart aches at how quickly these days are…