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Is everything normal?

Hi, I’m 32 weeks and today with my first. I got these random sharp pains in my stomach. Almost contraction like. I went to the OB ER & they said all my tests came back negative, the baby’s okay, I’m not dilated any & my water def did not break. My pain is still very severe, I can hardly walk & it hurts to stand. Is ...

K
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Preterm

34weeks and went to the hospital for contractions only to be told my body is now dilating as well and so I’m being kept 24hrs to monitor me to make sure preterm doesn’t prolong and continue. Hoping contractions stop

D
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Birthday

What does everyone do for their little ones birthdays? Done sealife the last two years but was thinking about switching it up. Not fussed about a party but just feel with it being winter, everything is shut? Any ideas?

T
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3 hour glucose results..

Got my 3 hour glucose results and my 3rd hour I had a HUGE drop.. has this happened to anyone else?? For reference this is the 2nd 3 hr I’ve had to do with this pregnancy after a high initial 1 hr. Also been having to keep an eye on my BP (borderline high). This is pregnancy #3, baby #2 and I’m 29 weeks.

J
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7 week scan 🥹

I’ve got more to go I can’t wait to see more got to hear my baby heartbeat 🥹🫶🏽

K
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Have you ever had an induction unmedicated?

I’ve had two now and wondering if anyone else had that experience? If so, how was your experience?

Incognito
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USA ONLY

Besides Nursing, MA & CNA…is there anyone who works in the healthcare? What job do u do & which certification did u get?

Incognito
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No heart beat

Hi all Today, I had my first early scan. I just wanted to make sure everything was okay. Unfortunately, to our surprise, the baby doesn’t have a heartbeat. I’m devastated. This is my first time going through this. I already have a son, who is 19 months old. Has anyone gone through something similar? How long did i...

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Vaginal delivery : pelvic soreness

Girls , I delivered in 11/14, I am having soreness in my pelvic area and sometimes it’s difficult to move and walk , I can’t lay on my side in bed because it’s so uncomfortable/painful. Are you ladies experience similar symptoms 1 week postpartum? If so when can I expect relief ?

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Saw Baby Kick Externally For The First Time!

For the past week I've been able to feel our daughter kick me externally on my hand, and tonight my husband and I both watched as we SAW the kicks! I've been feeling her kick inside since around 16 weeks. So exciting! I'm 23 weeks tomorrow, have you guys seen any kicks/movement yet? 🩷

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Voluntary

If you opted for a C-section, what were your reasons?

Incognito
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Doesn't want to be put down to sleep

Has anyone else's LO gone from an amazing sleeper to only wanting to be held to sleep? it literally seems like a switch was flipped.

K
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Suitcase for hospital

If you’re taking a suitcase which one are you taking? Can you show a pic please The reason I’m asking is because I’m about to buy one this weekend however I don’t want those ones where it’s half and half and the lid is crazy heavy as I could end up with a c section and won’t be able to open close with ease. I ju...

Incognito
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Cervix check

Does every doctor practice cervix check or it is all individual? I had my 36 weeks appointment few days ago and he didn’t mention anything about it. I would like to see where I am since in last few days I feel period like pain on the bottom of my belly and tonight lower back pain as well. Today she was also moving m...

Incognito
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Sick and lost my taste and smell

I am SUFFERING with all my cravings sitting around and not being able to enjoy them 😭😭 I seriously wanna cry

A
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Gestational diabetes

Did anyone give birth earlier than 40 weeks with gestational diabetes that you were able to keep under control with change of diet ?

Incognito
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Heart burn 33 weeks

Don’t get me wrong I’ve already had heartburn since second trimester How ever it’s super bad now I’m 33 weeks I am taking rennie ( doesn’t work ) Gavascon liquid form and drinking milk but nothing is helping So so bad at night aswell feels like larva going up my throat while trying to sleep 😣 Any help on how to…

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She’s Here

After a very hectic 24 hours of balloon insertion, getting my waters broken, getting contractions naturally, 4 hours of labour and 40 minutes of pushing I am traumatised but completely obsessed with our little girl. Sage Harper born 16th of November (her due date) weighing 3450g is as perfect as we could’ve asked ...

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Breech position

I'm currently 30 weeks pregnant with my 2nd and my doctor told me that my baby is in the breech position. Have your babies flipped? Do you know when they flipped? Did you have to do yoga to flip them? I'm paranoid of a c section (my 1st was vaginal) i know it's only a concern if the baby is breech by 34 weeks but I'...

C
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Twin C-section aftercare advice please.

What advice would you give about c-section aftercare? My twins are due Feb, and although I know I will be advised at my hospital appointments, I feel like sometimes it's good to get advice from different women on what worked for them.

Incognito
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