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Pelvic Girdle Pain?

I believe that’s the correct term my crotch area is hurting soooooooo bad when I sleep. I’m sleeping with something in between my legs but still every time I turn it’s such a strong pain. I don’t remember it hurting THIS bad THIS early. I’m only 23 weeks. Anyone dealing or has dealt with this before and found som...

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Contraction?

I’m having some consistent period cramps in lower abdomen but not 5 minutes apart or very painful just slightly uncomfortable- but it’s not accompanied with stomach tightness, is that what a contraction is? I always thought my stomach would feel super hard during one

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Feeling numb/lost after returning to work

Hi ladies! I’ve been back at work for about 2months now and I can’t shake off the feeling of being numb and a bit lost after returning to work. I’m not sad or anything at work but at the same time I have zero feelings about it. I used to be super motivated but also used to stress about all the small stuff. I don’t k...

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Hi mamas! Question on gripe water / calpol. How are finding giving these to our babies without them choking , crying and getting upset? we’ve tried syringe, spoon for the gripe water. If we give it slow she spits it out , quick she chokes

For the

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Struggling with work

Is anyone else really struggling to cope with work? I work in a high pressure environment and I can't keep up. I've told my manager I'm pregnant already and struggling with the pace, but I'm worried they think it's an excuse. I need to lie down all the time and feeling so sick, would be on sick days constantly if I ...

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Sharp pain in uterus but goes away

So I’ve been having the issue of. When I sneeze my uterine area has a sharp pain, but goes away after a couple seconds, I’ve never had this experience before so is this something normal or should I be worried? I’m 8 weeks

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Symptoms after transfer - BFP

Tell me your symptoms after your transfer: did you get any? What were they and when did they appear?

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Morning sickness

Hi mommas. I’m currently 9 weeks pregnant, and have a 7 month old (cry with me😭🤣). I’ve got hectic morning sickness (lasts all day though). I have zero energy, I hardly eat as I will eventually vomit. I am not motivated at all, I just feel like days are just passing by and I can’t get myself to do anything, apart…

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Sore belly 15+1

Morning ladies, I’m just wondering if anyone else is experiencing a bit of a sore belly? just feels like it’s probably from hormones etc but i wanted to see if it was just me x

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Period cramps

Hi ladies, I’m 35+4 (due 18th December, apparently she’s engaged and head very low down.. I’ve started with what I can only describe as period cramps, nothing intense just a constant dull ache down below and in my lower back. It’s exactly how I would feel when on my period . First time mum.. anyone else experiencing...

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Acid reflux and trying bm

Hi! So my little one has acid reflux, like severe acid reflux. We’ve tried every formula and are now on meds. My mom brought up the possibility of bm helping. Only issue is my supply already dried up. Has any had any luck with bm helping acid reflux and how do I get my supply back??? (Please no judgement on why we c...

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Ligament pain?

I feel like I shouldn’t be complaining because things could be worse but here I am 😂 I had really bad round ligament pain from 21-23 weeks, I’m two days away from 26 weeks and my ligament pain has been nonexistent the past two weeks. I’m still gaining weight like I should be but is this normal? Everything I’ve seen…

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34 weeks

I’m experiencing some Braxton hicks maybe? Diarrhea and nausea. Anyone else ?

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Is labour near?🤞🏻

The last few days I've been having cramps, discomfort and back pain. And a hell of a lot of pressure down below like hes literally in my vagina. I've just been woken up to an intense period like pain in my belly, lasted a minute and went. Still with back pain and that too

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HELP

I accidentally took pepto bismol without knowing it’s not a good idea. I made myself throw up some of it because I’m paranoid. Am I being extra? Has anyone else done the same?

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Long period

I’m on day 9 of my cycle and still bleeding bright red blood should I go to doctor? Since giving birth and and getting of the deli shot my period has been wonky but I’m not sure why I’m still bleeding on day 9 my normal period is 6-7 days.

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Needs some help

A couple years ago, before I got pregnant I was in a car accident and I hurt my back/waist and I went to therapy for it and it didn’t work. So fast forward to the night I was giving birth to my son I had an epidural and it somehow brought back the back/waist pain. I’m 4 month pp and I’m back at work Im on my feet fo...

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Round ligament pain 😭

12 weeks today and the round ligament is starting 😭 i hate it so much 😅

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Stressed/Anxiety

Good evening! I just need to make sure i’m not freaking out or if i should go be seen. The past week ish i’ve been getting random headaches, my eyes hurt/feel dry, my right side of my body gets weird random pains and underneath my ribs. I’ve had my yearly checkup and they say it’s fine. I did recently get a second j...

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7 week old belly buttton

Does this look strange to anyone?

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