Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy Care

I will be cutting it fine when I apply for the funding code as I’ll be changing jobs but I understand the code need to be given to the nursery by 31st March and the application process takes 1-2 weeks. The earliest I can apply for the funding will be 11th March. I just wanted to see how long it took everyone else to...

I’ve been testing every 2 days from 8dpo (I was getting negatives) and on, and I finally got a faint, if I calculate it right, I would be 4 weeks 3 days pregnant. I can’t wait to see an OB, I just need to know I’m not crazy! This would be my 4th baby (5th pregnancy)

Has anyone used them and had any good experiences?

I got an alert and the app shows I got approved but doesn’t say if they’re mailing the card or anything. I called and set for them to call me but didn’t receive call back

do you guys see a faint line or am i just being silly? check in comments for photos / videos please!!

Hi, when you was diagnosed, how soon did you have a growth scan and get your glucose monitor?

Hello! 👋🏻 I’m a first time mom , currently pregnant with a baby boy at 18 weeks as of January 24,2025. 💙I was wondering what is the normal BPM Rate during pregnancy? And what is a BPM rate to worry about? Thank you ! 🙏🏻

Soo i am only 10weeks however I had surgery in August which ment I needed steriods to keep me alive. Being pregnant with the steriods has caused GD. I know this as they tested for everything at mu 1st midwife appointment. They have said it will have to be insulin controlled . Any on taking insulin? Also I have no id...

I am aware that some people might be part of a priority group even if they don’t look it, but I’m quite shocked at how no one has offered me a seat on the tube since I have started wearing my Baby on Board badge last Monday. My commute is almost 1h30min, and I have been feeling quite unwell. There were actually tw...

Am just getting the forms for dla to fill out, the nursery is helping me with this how long did it take for people to hear back from them with an answer? Got told it could be months? Xx

Ladies, I've just been diagnosed with this 😭 any tips on what to eat breakfast, lunch, tea, snacks?! I'm such a foody and already stressing out

I was given progesterone pessaries by EPU in hospital at 7 weeks and was told to take them until 16 weeks (currently 11w3d) I have almost ran out and have had to take only 1 a day just to make them last, i called my GP they cant prescribe it to me, i called the hospital pharmacy they told me to have my midwife reque...

I'm on day 2 of testing my blood sugars, and already I'm above target 3 times. My fasting blood sugar levels are above target. Is there anything I can do to prevent this. I tried eating a late snack a few nuts, but it hasn't worked. I really don't want to be put on medication. It's stressing me out and making me fee...

Hi, At which appointment did you talk with your midwife about birth preferences? I’ve got my 28 week midwife appointment in a couple of weeks and think this convo may come later but wanted to check as in all my appointments I see different midwives and it’s a quick in and out job, so want to make sure I and they do...

Hey everyone! Due my 2nd and I've got to have the gestational diabetes test this time around because my first had shoulder dystocia during the birth. Has anyone had this and if you have were you still able to take your usual medication? I'm on anti sickness medication for my HG and nervous to just stop but understan...

I've had a text through about an antenatal appointment at the hospital which will fall around 28/29 weeks but I have no idea what it's for. My midwife didn't mention it last week and I have the 28 week appointment booked for 5 days before this new appointment.. did anyone have this and know what its for?

Feel like my eyes are deceving me

Tomorrow I’m retesting my glucose after explaining how I had forgotten about my appointment and carb loaded 🤣 so she’s having me redo my one hour instead of doing a two hour. I’ve been testing at home all day I’ve had no sugar or carbs basically just protein but my levels have been on the lower side since lunch…

No matter what I do my numbers are higher than my doctor wants. Baby boy is measuring 3 weeks ahead and has extra fluid around him. I’m up to 50 units of insulin in the morning and 60 units at night but I still can’t get my fasting under 80 or after meals under 110. Doctor has mentioned inducing at 38 weeks currentl...

If you have gestational diabetes please leave a comment or even message me I’m feeling so frustrated with myself and I would love to talk to someone that has/had it. :)