Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy Care

Hi I’m new to the area. I used to do mama and baby yoga in my old area. Are there any classes up in Blyth?

Hi! Hope you’re doing well! First time mum here, I’m very excited but cautious as it’s so early (5 weeks). I completed the online NHS hospital registration last week. Does anyone know when to expect the first appointment? Do they do a blood test to confirm the pregnancy?

Is the line deffo getting stronger im about 3+5

Hi I’ve got a 3 month old and I’m looking for groups around the area for us to sign up for. We already doing swimming lessons. So ideally looking for sensory/ outdoor/ baby yoga Has anyone has been to any good ones ?

So the nhs website says when your lo has been crying and screaming is persistent or concerned seek medical help, I know I sound bit stupid (that’s why I’m incognito) but how long until you seek help.

Really struggling with a call I received this morning that I’ve got gestational diabetes, no information or my actual results just the news that it’s positive ! My heads spinning and I’m gutted, I have so many questions & feel so alone. What does this mean for me and baby boy 🫣🩵🥹

(Pic in comments)

more photos in comments… numerous different midwife, doctor and health visitors all say different things been told it is not CMPA, but is an intolerance and can use allergy milk if wanted but not necessary been told it is baby acne (but it goes beteeen pale then red throughout the day) been told due to only bei...

Does anyone know roughly how long to expect between GP referral and being invited to booking appointment with the midwife in Glangwili? I’m 7w2d but it’s been 2 weeks since I was referred by my GP, not panicking yet but would be good to have a rough idea!

Hi I’m new to London so I’m not sure how this all works… I am giving birth at a private hospital but does that mean the NHS midwives don’t come to my home to check on me and my baby? Do I need to sign up for this service? Do private hospitals have this service? Thanks in advance!

I'm 10dpo and this was within the timeframe

I feel like my lines aren’t progressing enough, they’re in order top oldest bottom newest but they all just look the same to me.

I couldn’t wait until tomorrow so took a test tonight (I’m early testing) and I swear I see a vvvvvf shadow line? I’m crazy right? It’s not there right ? I’ll post inverted and grayscale photos in comments

Can you use a canestan pessary when 38 weeks pregnant

Hey girls! I need some opinions on the dreamland swaddle.. I’m a little nervous to try it just because of what the AAP says, but I know so many moms rave about it.. Thoughts? Personal experiences?

When are you allowed to get prenatal massages? Is the first trimester too soon?

Not sure if anyone else can see it

Are you guys ok with Doctor wanting to induce you at 40 medical weeks? Which would be 38 weeks from conception? I told mine I wanted a natural birth. & he keeps ignoring me and making comments about him wanting to deliver 3-4 days past my “due date”. I told him I don’t mind going to 42 medical weeks if baby is no...

I have my first midwife appointment in a few weeks and I'm nervous it says I need to take urine sample and I think he takes blood what dose this appointment involves

I’ve had an awful 24 hours at the general, really poor communication, unnecessary delays and poor care (not carried out tests they advised they would etc) and to top it off they’ve gone and lost my maternity notes so I can’t yet be discharged, the fact that they have lost them is a huge concern in itself. Does anyon...