Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy Symptoms

I’ll be 21 weeks tomorrow- in the past two weeks I’ve had what feels like medium intensity period cramping (like a contraction) for a minute or two about 4 times so far. Every few days I seem to have a moment where I have an intense period cramp feeling. Is this similar to others Braxton hicks experiences? It’s my ...

Hi need some help. I am currently 9 weeks 3 days pregnant and have had the worst nausea since 5 weeks. I haven’t actually ever been sick but the feeling of sickness is constant. I have found that eating helps but the weight gain is not helpful. I am still in the office 5 days a week and they don’t know so I am r...

How did you know before you took the test?

For those who have already had their babies, how long after your bloody show did you go into labour? I've had some period type cramps for a few days and had my bloody show yesterday/today. Just curious if it's a sign of labour coming soon.

Hey, is anyone experiencing pelvic/pubic bone pain? Sometimes it really hurts to even walk. I spoke to midwife about it and she said its normal at this stage with the baby pushing down and getting engaged but my gosh it hurts at times! 36 +6!

I'm 9 weeks along and I'm really struggling with constant nausea (only been sick a couple of times) and finding it hard to eat and sleep as a result. I've now been off work for a week and don't know how I would manage to do a 9-5 at the moment. Has anyone else had to sign off? I'm feeling so horribly guilty and worr...

Hi all, i’m 25 weeks pregnant and have been getting central, right and left abdominal cramps, I went to the Maternity unit on Sunday as I was a little worried. They said it was growing pains and stretching, has anyone else experienced this?

When did your baby showed a dimple My mom has dimples so do my 2 brothers and I Baby is 9 months and doesn’t show any signs of having any 😅 So I was checking if they might appear later

I’ve always read and heard that constipation is normal in the first trimester but has anyone experienced the opposite? I’m 5 weeks and 4 days and found out I was pregnant at about 4 weeks and have basically had diarrhea since then. It hasn’t been accompanied by any stomach pain or cramping so I’m not too concerned t...

Who has been told they have an anterior placenta and how often have you felt your baby move? I am 22 weeks and feel him so much sometimes and other days barely a flutter. I think that’s normal before 24 weeks anyway but interested to know what that means for the rest of pregnancy with this placenta positioning

Hi all, I’ve seen several post here about having nausea - myself included. Anyone here could recommend what’s the best remedy when you’re nauseous? Are those anti-nausea bands from amazon effective? Or should we drink loads of water? I just wanna survive the day without feeling nauseous or at least east the nau...

I had my mirena coil removed on 10/01 and started bleeding 48 hours after. My last period ended 02/10 (8 days before removal). I’ve had this coil for 7 years. The bleeding is heavier than my normal period, and has lasted 8 days so far. I’ve got a call with my nurse booked in but has anyone else experienced bleedi...

People’s options on baby shoes… (very keen on barefoot shoes) We went to Clark’s and they recommended pre-walkers for my little one who is walking around furniture and will walk when his hands are held, but not independently walking yet. I noticed the shoes were extremely hard and didn’t seem to have much flexibili...

When did your periods come back? I was bleeding for a good 3 weeks after birth, after a week I had bright red blood for 4 days, unsure if this was a period? I had unprotected sex at 5 weeks 4 days PP twice but I took the morning after pill. I thought I came on a period yesterday as I had a bit of brownish blood but...

Should I contact the midwife’s or be worried? So I’ve been feeling baby move for a couple weeks now but I haven’t felt them for the last couple of days. I know it’s still early but I was getting used to feeling them most nights before bed but haven’t had any since Thursday night. Just making me a little anxious

27w just come on the last couple of days - eye twitching in left eye, so irritating! Assuming it’s just tiredness as no other symptoms? Anyone else?

My toddler has been such hard work. I’m recovering for a c section, I’ve had no sleep, hardly any food. Husband had to go back to work. He refusing to eat and he’s so tired but refusing to sleep. It’s only day 1 and I’ve had enough.

Morning everyone. So first time mum to a beautiful little girl who’s 6 months but does anyone else feel lazy or like there not doing enough? We get up and do breakfast and bottles and play then she naps and I either tidy or just chill and then it’s lunch and nap and I’ll tidy and then chill and then it’s dinner and ...

I’m just over 3 weeks PP and am still bleeding quite heavy and had a few clots over the past few days. The midwives seem to have different views on this as to whether it’s normal or not. Has anyone else had similar?

22 weeks tomorrow… I’ve just had a terrible sleep, my hips hurt sooooo bad when I was trying to sleep! I’d switch sides and it would switch with me! Anyone else had the same problem?