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6 week health check

Hi all, Do I need to book with the GP for their 6 weeks health check or do I get automatically notified?

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Reduced movement 32 weeks

I’m 32 weeks and have had rescued movements twice in the last 3 weeks. I went to triage last night and the hooked me up to the monitor, they said the results were fine but I raised that for my babies pattern, it still wasn’t normal. When I got home I had a call from triage to say actually I needed to come back tomor...

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Baby not engaged into pelvis

I’m 38+5 and babies still not engaged into the pelvis so they couldn’t do a sweep. So gutted I cried I just want a vbac

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Am I mental? Don’t answer that

Why can I see a line?! I’m only 8dpo so I know I’m utterly dumb to be testing. Can anyone else see this? Taken within the time frame. Tia

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Positive C-section advice?

Hey I’m having an elective C-section tomorrow and I’m super nervous I have a hospital and needle phobia and I can’t stop thinking about it, I had a panic attack at my pre op and I’m so worried I won’t be able to go through with it, any tips or positive stories? Thank you!xx

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White string hanging out at the end

Anyone ever had this its freaking me out abit its hanging out at the end of scar

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33 week growth scan measuring 4pounds 13oz

I'm scared of having a huge baby. They said this was normal size but i feel like baby girl might be massive and I'm scared for my vagina?

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Pelvic pressure..! sorry if it’s TMI

Ladies, this might make sense it might not…but in the mornings when i wake up i feel so much pressure!! but when i go to the toilet, it almost feels tight, even going, as if my body is trying that little bit harder to pee…is that normal? (i’m 37 weeks + 2 days) At first i thought maybe it’s an infection but it doesn...

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Styling bump

Please comment pics or suggestions of what to wear! I keep leaning towards tight dresses/skirts as I feel I want to make it obvious I’m pregnant🤣 I love having a bump and want to show it off🥰 I’m rubbish at knowing what to buy though!

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33wks 5 days (Baby Movements)

I’m almost 34 weeks! I believe by baby has been breach majority of the pregnancy - I’m not worried atm but becuase of this all my kicks are happening/being felt at the bottom of my bump - however most recently I keep feeling a leg or arm popping out on my right side - is this normal 🙈🙈

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1st Birthday

My little angel is turning one on April 29th! We are beyond excited but also want to make sure we aren’t forgetting anything! What special things are you doing for them, for the party, for your partner?

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Braxton hicks or something else?

For the last week I’ve been on off having the feeling like my period is about to start. I’m almost 33 weeks so obvs that’s not about to happen 🤣 but I’m just curious is that braxton hicks? It doesn’t hurt really just uncomfortable and quite low down not really on my bump which is what I’d have expected?

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How long have you been 17?

😂 my twilight cake my man got me. Happy bday to this almost 30 yr old twilight fan 💀

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Please, help!

Is it true that having a third baby by C-S is also super risky, or is it just not true ?

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Vomiting the past two nights?

This is TMI but for weeks I've had pretty loose 💩 but the last two nights I've also been vomiting and have bad pains in my upper back. Do you think I should get in touch with my midwife or just let things ride out?

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Help

My new baby but stuck on a name :( x x

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