Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy Care

Conceived on 30th Dec (I caught ovulation day using ovulation strips) and got a 3+ weeks on clear blue test but technically only 3 weeks today?

The part of the green midwife notes that say ENG for the past appointments have always had face wrote in them but today she has put 115 in that box, does anyone know what this means? I only noticed after reading when I got home. I am 35+3 weeks along.

At what point were people started on Metformin? I had four fasting readings over the target range last week and my midwife said we’ll review next week.. this week I’ve had three over the target range (mostly fasting levels). Fasting target is 5.5, mine have been sitting at 5.6-5.8, some days 4.8ish. Last NHS scan ba...

I’ve just had my GD test and baby is going absolutely crazy in there which isn’t his normal routine. I’m lucky in that I can feel his movements quite a lot but this is not his normal amount! I did ask the midwife and she listened in and didn’t seem worried but it feels so weird. Did anyone else experience this? I’m ...

What appointments should I expect after baby has arrived? I had a c section and my baby is 6 weeks on Saturday. I had a midwife and a health visitor come out at 2 weeks post partum but I haven’t had anything since and I’ve got no appointments booked. My GP said they would be in contact about our 6 week check but I...

Did anyone have one and when were you told your date? I last see the consultant at 16 weeks and I know they said I’d need it by week 39 but I’m actually 38 weeks tomorrow and haven’t heard anything? Should I be calling them? I’m sure they said they’d call me but now worried I could have been forgotten 🫣 I’ve been…

How soon did you let your workplace know of pregnancy? I work in a mental health ward in a hospital and due to the type of patients we have In just now I had to inform my charge nurse in case there were any physical incidents. I'm only 4/5 weeks but feel it's just not worth the risk 😭

Just wondering if anyone else has had this and what it means.. I logged into my badger notes this morning, and under my care team, I now have an 'out of area consultant' as well as my midwife. I did go to triage yesterday but wasn't told I would be getting a consultant?

Was anyone else diagnosed with gestational diabetes? This is my second baby and my second time with gestational diabetes. I had my first at 36 W 4 Days because of it. I’m currently 35 W 4 Days. My doctor doesn’t believe I’ll make it to my Feb 14th induction date. Definitely getting nervous as time goes on. Just curi...

Do you guys see a line or am I going insane?

Hi! Is SHEIN maternity safe to wear in pregnancy? I keep reading mixed things

I have seen some posts about ‘badger notes’. How do I set that up? I had a midwife appointment on the 9th of Jan, she didn’t mention anything to me. I also had some blood tests taken etc and have not got the results. Are they on the badger notes? I have tried to contact the midwife cant get through to her.

What skincare are you using, since i got pregnant i quit all my skincare products, i normally check the ingredients and always there is something on them that is nit pregnancy safe.

I’ve never really heard of anyone using one over here but was wondering if anyone had and could comment on the experience? I’ve no family support besides my husband

I got diagnosed with gestational diabetes a few weeks ago. I’ve been doing really good with my diet. I’ve lost 2 lbs while my doctors are concerned about it. They have noticed that I’m not eating enough carbs. My protein intake is great... To be honest I’m a bit scared of carbs and over doing it. Any suggestions? Me...

I’m officially four months on GLP -1, honestly by far is one of the best decisions I have done in a while. After some failed diets I decided to take another route. Is there any other moms that are taking it? If so what do you wish you knew before or after taking it?

Hello, I am nearly 36 weeks and 4 days and I have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes a week ago as there was glucose on the urine test and decided to test and it was positive. Anyone who had that this late? I am struggling with food and my dietician appointment is in a week ;( I feel tired, with headaches an...

So thrilled. We’ll have a 3 year 3 month age gap. Anyone have any tips of advice. Is that a good age gap??

So the inverted one is from 6pm lastnight and the colour one is from 6am today

How were you diagnosed. Was it after having a baby?