Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy Care

Hey for my pre-diabetic and diabetic mamas, have you eliminated foods with sugar, cane sugar as an ingredient? Do you eat honey, agave, date/coconut sugar in small amounts/moderation? I’m looking to eat fruits in moderation when I get a sweet tooth…my diabetes was in total remission for like 3 weeks and I’m trying t...

I’ve had several negative experiences at my OB office and today was sort of the last straw and I officially want to switch. I called the clinic I’d like to switch to and they do accept late pregnancies (yay!) My only question (that the lady didn’t know the answer to) is, we’ve already paid in full the first OBs fe...

Hi ladies, just looking for a bit of advise. I currently go to sandwell hospital antenatal clinic for all my midwife appointments and all my scans. I have never met my midwife who was noted down. I also have never met the same midwife more than once. I have no notes and baby’s heartbeat has not been checked by the m...

Does this look close to becoming a dye stealer? I feel like it’s super strong - 15DPO🥹🤞🏼✨🌈

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 ...

Can anyone see a very, very faint line, or am I imagining things? 🙈

Been diagnosed with GD late into my pregnancy, wanting to be induced early as so concerned.

Does your partner/spouse go to every doctor’s appointment with you?

Part rant, part genuinely seeking advice. So I’ve moved down from Scotland to be with my partner. I’ve been here pretty much full time since July/Aug but kept my care and ultimately had my baby in Scotland because transferring care down here was complicated and frankly subpar (closest/best hospital isn’t linked to...

I'm 28 weeks this coming Tuesday and have had no appointment. I'm just wondering if everyone is meant to have one and Iv been missed or some people don't get given one.

Hi ladies ☺️ I have had low blood pressure my whole pregnancy, but recently I've been having more dizzy/ woozy/faint spells. I mentioned it to be midwife and she isn't worried about them, she just said because it's already low, when it drops even more I feel it and causes the symptoms! I try to eat every 2-3 hours...

My LO is now 2 centile lines lower than he was a few months ago (from 60th to 40th) and he’s nearly 6 months old. His other centile lines are around 80th. Should I be worried? I’m waiting to hear back from my health visiting team.

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.

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

Anyone road going to work in January or soon? I haven’t sorted childcare and waiting for nurseries 🙃 I’m on waiting list though one said they’ve got two days from January waiting to hear back. Like what do you do lol just hope for the best? I’ve told work I’m still trying to sort childcare

How far along was everyone when they got 2-3 weeks on the clear blue digital and 3+ weeks?

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

Do you see lines?? I’m 12wks pp….

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

Not sure how many dpo as have had multiple peaks in the past 3 or so weeks and I’m trying after an early miscarriage on the 1st October and haven’t had a period yet. I’m use to seeing very faint lines as I’ve always been an early tester, definitely not getting my hopes up and will just try and be patient and grit my...