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Hydration

Does anyone else become instantly nauseous when they drink any type/volume of fluids? And do you have any tips? From a dehydrated girly xoxo

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Sickness

Has anyone else really suffered for about 2 months straight and then suddenly had like a week of no nausea/sickness and it come back with a vengeance at 16 weeks? 🥲 getting so fed up and feeling like it’s not going to ease up at all!

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Suddenly developing nausea at 11 weeks

Not really looking for any advice, just WTF! Constantly have that saliva in my mouth feeling you get just before you vomit. Can’t really stomach any food past lunch time. Really struggling to eat anything of any nutritional value. 😖😬😢

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HEARTBURN

Hi, I am in my 3rd Trimester and having extreme heartburn. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

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Belly

Hey does anyone else still have a belly 6 months post baby ? I had a c section and I still look pregnant

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19 weeks

Hi I’m 19 weeks pregnant and have not felt my baby move. Is this normal?

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Craving sweets / chocolates

Ever since I've been pregnant I've had had the biggest cravings for sugary foods. Some days I've binge eaten a sweets and chocolate. Other than this my diet is very healthy but I'm concerned that I'm eating too much sugar??

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Achy stomach at 28 weeks

Just wondering if anyone else has experience like lower belly aches, almost like dull period pain at 28 weeks pregnant. I’m not sure if it’s just where she’s getting heavy or if I should be concerned. I’m seeing midwife on Friday so will mention it but just to ease my mind till then. TIA x

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Early pregnancy ?🤞🏻

I got the 1st one yesterday and the 2nd just now I’ve also had lower back pain on one side for a couple Of days now do we think it could be early pregnancy ? I never had this with my 1st baby

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Nausea nausea nausea…

Has anyone found anything to help with nausea? I feel nauseous from the time I wake up until the time I go to bed. I’ve tried unisom and B6, but honestly, I think all it does is make me tired. I had zofran with my first, but my OB told me they don’t recommend it until after first trimester. I’m only 7 weeks 1 day. B...

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Fruit intake

Silly question, but how much fruit do you eat as a pregnant woman? I’ve noticed since pregnant I have no desire for fruit whatsoever!!

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Clapping hands!!

Does anyone’s nearly 8 month old clap their hands? it’s so cute , she’s been doing it for a month now

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Movement🤷🏼‍♀️

Is there anyway of knowing if baby is breech at 25+5?? Past two days I’ve noticed that movement has felt lower, like more in my bottom than up top as normal? I have an anterior placenta - first time mumma💗

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Does anyone suffer with extreme tiredness?

Nbr but the doctors aren't really helping. I literally cannot stay awake, I'm so grateful my toddler is trusted and my house is baby proofed. I could be sat on the sofa and next thing I know an hours gone by. I've had every blood test every 3mo for a year and the only thing what's came up was low b12 and low vitamin...

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3rd trimester tiredness

I’m 31+3 and suddenly the pregnancy fatigue is unbelievable 😂 I literally can’t get through the day without a nap or two now!! Anyone else?

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Hip pain

Hi! I usually use my treadmill 6-7 times per week and I jog/walk on it. My right hip has recently started hurting pretty bad so I skipped yesterday, and this morning I was fine for about 30 minutes and had to quit (I usually do 3.3 miles and it takes like 45 minutes). Anyone have any advice on how I can heal it? T...

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Heavy bleeding 9 weeks post section

Just wondering if anyone has had severe bleeding 9 weeks pp? I went to see my Gp 3 weeks ago when I was losing large clots and she prescribed me transemic acid to slow the bleeding down, it did work but I have never actually stopped bleeding, went to the docs again yesterday as it’s “dripping constantly” filling a s...

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Tiredness and Cramps

I’m in week 33 and all of a sudden just so tired! I hear it’s quite common, but wondered how everyone is feeling in third tri? I also had some period like cramps last night. Have eased this morning, but I wondered if those were Brixton hicks or if that involves your full belly?

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Morning sickness

May have to cave and ask for tablets 🤮

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Feeling normal

I’m 16+1 today and feel completely normal, which I am grateful for after a lot of sickness, but it’s just thrown me completely. I’ve got my 16 week midwife appointment next week and I’m dreading it, in case when they do the Doppler they can’t find anything. I have no reason to think anything is wrong other than lack...

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