Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy

So I am 12 weeks on Thursday and still do not have a scan date, saw midwife Monday and she said to wait on letter. Is anyone else awaiting letter for scan still at this stage

Can you guys help I’m struggling with boys names why is it so hard! Girls names are so much easier! 😫😂 !!

24 weeks and all of a sudden coffee is giving me the worst acid reflux and making me burp like crazy the whole day 🥴 i only drink a cup a day but i can’t give it up anytime soon i plan to work until delivery and i work early in the morning 😩 anyone else deal with this?

Anyone sending their baby to this centre? I’ve read reviews and toured the centre however I’m looking for extra reassurance, as a ftm I’m a little nervous about it, being such a big centre Thanks xx

I’ve got an antenatal appointment tomorrow but they have said it will be at my home address.. anyone had this and what happens? Thanks 36wkspg

When I stumbled across this name I thought it was so sweet, and my partner agreed (which instantly made it a winner given our polar opposite tastes) but after looking into it I realised it may be much more uncommon than I thought and I don't want my son being the one with the 'weird new wave' name? What do you guys ...

I have my date so want to get prepared. What you used the most? Any recommendations from remedies to any must have?🙏 To help healing and those first 6 weeks to survive.

Has anyone had an induction at Yale? I'm being induced with a closed cervix so they are going to have to use the balloon to open it up. I've never been induced before so what should I expand what extra stuff do you recommend I pack if anything at all.

When people say contractions feel like “mild period-type pains”, how mild can they be? I’m 1cm dilated from my last sweep and I’ve had on and off very mild period pains with a tight tummy but honestly so mild I can barely notice them. I have had very painful periods in the past, so not sure if I am just expecting wo...

I have my 12 week scan tomorrow!!!! I want to burst with excitement 🥹😭🥹😭🌈🤍

My ultrasound tech said this was the yolk sac and obviously she knows more than me but it looks more like another baby to me… when I’ve seen a yolk sac it looks like a hollow circle. I don’t have another ultrasound until 20 weeks. I just wanna know if anyone else sees what I see.

What size clothes did you all pack for your hospital bag? I’m unaware of how much she’s currently at and I don’t wanna pack her something she’s not gonna fit in 😬

I am 38 weeks today. I am not talking about just drinking raspberry leaf tea or eating dates but like really trying EVERYTHING you can think of if that makes sense 😂

Hello! I'm a little nervous writing this, but I’ve been experiencing light brown discharge when I wipe. It has occurred randomly over the past two days, and there are just two small spots. I'm really worried if this is a cause for concern. I have my first appointment scheduled for December 6th, and this is my first ...

Do you see lines?? I’m 12wks pp….

Hi ladies, I’m hoping someone can help as I’m unsure of what to even do at this point. It might be a long winded post I do apologise🙈 I have had stomach issues since before I was pregnant, caused by having my gallbladder removed. One of the worst symptoms is what the doctors assume to be stomach spasms. When this…

I’ve been feeling like crap, cramping galore, shattered … just need to know if I’m imagining things Inverted in comments

I’m currently 37 weeks. I’m so tired. I’m really struggling with sleeping during the night and during the day I’m in and out of sleep and not getting proper hours in. Is anyone else going through this? I’m so tired I literally feel like crying. My partner seems to think I’m staying up on purpose? Like who wants to b...

Hi all! I had my 6 week scan after some spotting and they weren’t able to fine an embryo. It’s two weeks later and my spotting has reduced and I’ve done a few tests and they’re still positive. Has anyone else had a similar experience? I’ve got my first gp midwife appointment on Friday x

Has anyone else had their 12 week scan this early - did you end up needing another one closer to 12 weeks?