Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy Care

Saw it processing and I definitely feel like there is a line 🤦‍♀️now I'm doubtful

Baby is 9months and I just found out I’m pregnant again 😩

6dpo and it’s dragging but it’s nearly our time to test 🥰🙏

Hello I will be visiting Canada in the next couple of weeks but just wanted to know how it works over there if my movements needed monitoring. In England you just call a maternity team, tell them about your movements (reduction/increase) and they will see you right away. Is it the same in Canada? Do I just call the...

Hello everyone !! I went for a growth scan I’m 37weeks on Friday and was told baby was on the big side already weighing 7lb9oz and I might have gestational diabetes so now need to do the finger prick tests for a week I’m booked in for a c section now does anyone have any positive stories for me ? I had vaginal assis...

Which sweeteners are safe for gestational diabetes? There are so many out there but not sure which ones are safe and doesn’t have any side effects to the mother and baby? Please let me know in the comments as I can’t drink my tea without sugar. Thanks

Is this normal? It looks rather red😢😢

Does this look ok or chemical? I’m so worried. Todays look a lot lighter

I was told today I have gestational diabetes. I’m pretty healthy when it comes to my eating habits…. My daily intake is often the following …. A bowl of bran flakes for breakfast, sometimes with a banana A wholemeal, seeded bread sandwich with a type of protein, spinach, tomatoes and spread. Dinner is often a...

Ignore the dirt lol this photo is taken on my kids table

Is it worth it? My back is in pain... my baby boy is low and has been head down since around 13 weeks. I'm now 25 weeks, and OMG 😩

When should I bd?

So I opened my clear blue easy test and I swear there's the second line

I got diagnosed with GD at 13 weeks and have been on metformin since early November having 5mg with breakfast & tea for fasting levels. Recently been put on a higher dosage as levels kept spiking but levels are still spiking and now meals are high too I’m having at least 1 high meal time a day which is stuff I’ve be...

Took a test this morning 14dpo, AF due tomorrow. I thought I saw the faintest of line but thought my mind was playing tricks on me. I came back home this morning and stupidly double checked the test, there was a line but vvvvf. I thought I might as well take another test, I took the strip test first and I’m pretty s...

Hey girls! So I have the rapid cool for whilst out and about with baby, however trying to decide on whether a prep machine is worth it for at home?? Or if I just use the rapid cool whilst also at home??🌸

I just need someone to confirm that I’m not loosing the plot and that they also see a line?! Im just checking as the last time we tried for my LG it took 4 years, I’ve been EBF for the last 10 months and my periods only returned last month so this will be cycle 2 but they’ve been all over the shop, I’m 3 days over ...

I’m not diabetic but over the past two days I keep getting this feeling like I need to eat sugary foods ASAP or I’ll pass out. I’m 32 weeks and it makes me feel SO light headed and i had my 28 weeks bloods back and everything was perfect so I’m not sure what’s going on? Is it something that will pass or should I bri...

Anyone else having issues with their midwife? I’ve phoned a few times and always get the answering machine, I leave a message and no one ever gets back to me. No idea what to do?

Just been told this morning that I’ve got gestational diabetes and I’ve just not stopped crying. I feel like an utter failure already. I’m 28 weeks and I don’t think it helps that I’m just feeling like a whale and struggling for clothes to be long enough over my tummy so just feel down in general. Sorry for the rant...