Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy Care

Happy stories with slow line progression on these?

Hi everyone. Had my third loss in August so ttc again. Does anyone see a vvfl? I’m 13dpo so I’m worried the line is very light - I’ve never had a chemical before but my feeling is that this is going to be one? The tests are 25miu which may also be why the line is quite faint? I believe I implanted a little late on 1...

Is there a faint line

I went in for a growth scan today , (I am 36 and 6) and the baby is Traverse, so I was admitted to hospital as if my waters break at any point they will want me to have an emergency C section. I am gutted as I had so many plans for how I wanted to spend the next two to 3 weeks, preparing my 3 year old and doing sp...

I’ve been looking into how to get into midwifery. I’m a registered mental health nurse. From what I’ve seen you can do a nursing associate course but not midwifery. I would love nothing more than to train as a midwife but I can’t even do the shortened course as I’m not adult trained! I can’t do a full time 3 year un...

My little one is 2 and a half and I have just found out I’m pregnant. It is super early days but I have completely forgotten how to book my first app is it with the hospital or gp? Also I had my little one on UCH but since moved to Barnet and think I want my next at uch. How do I go about this! Xxx

35 weeks pregnant is it safe to have a spa day?

Has anyone been seen by the EPU at North Manchester, Wythenshawe or Oldham? I called North Manchester last week as I was advised to do this by my midwives up until the 16 week mark with any concerns but I just got fobbed off and the nurse told me to go through GP as its referral only to get seen in the EPU? Wonde...

Just found out i have Gestational Diabetes and for some reason feel really upset, i know thats stupid, has anyone else got it? Need some tips etc

Hello, looking for some advice please on someone who may know processes better than me. In my previous pregnancy I was diagnosed with GD at around 28/29 weeks. In this pregnancy I should have been booked in for a test when I had my first midwives appointment but wasn't, so I ended up testing around 21 weeks and i...

Hey Ladies... Can't believe that December is approaching yikes! I've been diagnosed with GD, and after mentally getting over it (I was blaming myself SO much), I have come to terms with it. I've changed my diet, however, I'd really appreciate if anyone can show or help with a diet plan of what they are eating or a...

What to do if maternity triage aren’t answering? I’ve been on the waiting line for 1h15 mins, it kicked me off and I had to start again. Is this common? How long should I be waiting on the phone?

So me and my boyfriend always argue about how old our baby is. She was born august 3rd would you guys count every 3rd as a month or every 4 weeks that passed a month?

I swear I see the faintest line, taken 3 min after dipped. It seems darker at the top, which makes me think it couldn’t be an indent?? Waiting 48hrs to retest!

Has anyone got type 2 diabetes and pregnant or had a baby was a normal delivery or c section

Hi when you inform the GP you’re pregnant how long do you have to wait for a midwife to be in contact?

Bit niche but does anyone know if Leighton hospital admit at 37 weeks for unstable lie in pregnancy, thanks 😊

How do I politely ask family and friends to not post anything about our pregnancy or baby when she arrives. I just find it a really awkward conversation to have. Help 🥺

Hi all, I’m just about 22 weeks and I was wondering if anyone had, had their 25 week appointment yet? Or if you’ve had this before, what to expect? Thanks😊

Hiya guys! I’m expecting twins and wondering what some of your hospital bag essentials are, as well as baby essentials in general? White noise machine? Baby bouncers? Also wanting to know when it’s appropriate to start using yoga ball:) I have stayed active during my entire pregnancy so far, working out most days o...