Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

I’ve just had my 16 week midwife appointment and was told I’m at moderate risk of having the baby early. She didn’t really explain much other than this meaning I’d have a couple of extra scans later on. Has anyone else been told this? Should I be worried?

Can't tell what to do.. my appointment Wednesday I was 110/80 so perfect blood pressure.. but yesterday and this morning.. I've done it 3 times and it all is 136/91. I'm not sure if I should call and have them check it in office or just wait until my appointment Wednesday. Last time this happened, a few weeks ago wa...

Hey, so I’m due my second baby any time now and thought I’d pop into the October group to see if any second (or third or fourth lol) time mums have any tips for securing that epidural 😂 First time round I hated labour so much until I had an epidural and then it was a really nice experience as I was no longer in…

Hey, so I’m due my second any time now. First time round I hated labour so much until I had an epidural and then it was a really nice experience as I was no longer in pain. I really want to try and make sure I can get the epidural again this time. I’m aware that for lots of second (and subsequent) births things go q...

I just got to 33 weeks today. So I’m in the 8th month. And I’m looking at my belly and feeling it. And yea it does seem a bit small from my other 2 pregnancy’s. Or I’m just used to be pregnant at this point. I had my first in 22 and my second in 23. So it was back to back. But I did feel larger with those two. A...

I’ve been feeling super up and down this week because I’m still pregnant, everyone keeps texting me asking me “how are you feeling” and it’s getting annoying honestly. Like I feel the same as the last time you asked 🫠. I’m having 2 appointments this week since I’ve gone over my due date. I just feel a mix of…

Alright, so baby boy made his appearance early 11/27. I’ve been doing so good, feeling good… except today I’ve gotten a migraine I know my hormones are adjusting but medicine isn’t even touching it😭 anyone know best options for hormonal migraines🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

I’m 30 weeks now and my 2 year old just doesn’t understand that she shouldn’t push off my stomach when she sits with me. It makes me nervous every time. Anyone else experiencing this as well?

When did you take your glucose test, or when are you going to take it?

So I just went to my one week check up post partum and the OB diagnosed me I got preeclampsia due to rapid high blood pressure (155/80), I got my repeated C-section last week at 11/27 and so far everything was okay, blood pressure was always good during pregnancy only swollen feet but after the triage visit the hosp...

Found out I’m pregnant on Tuesday before Thanksgiving. This is my first baby and it is honestly kicking my butt. I haven’t had much nausea at all, but the fatigue is extreme. I could sleep all day. I’m sleeping from like 8pm-7am every night and would nap at 10am if I could. I’m so excited but also so tired. (Photo t...

Hey. So I had an extra midwife appt last night and they were rushing / late and just all over the place. They did my BP, 1st alittle high, 2nd alittle high , 3rd fine. Also she did all three back to back with no time for taking a breather. I have then been told to buy BP monitor which I have and take aspirin ( fyi n...

This was at 13 weeks exactly

I’m 9 weeks pregnant on Monday, (first time mom) and aside from heartburn I’m really itchy! Am i the only one? I have been experiencing almost every symptom but i find the itchy skin one so random!

I’ve been feeling her low down in the left little fluttters low down but I’ve felt some pressure to the right of my belly button which is quite high would that be baby or something else?

I seem to get weighed at every appointment I have and I’m unsure why tbh. It’s depressing enough feeling so unwell in pregnancy I don’t want to stand on the scales to be shown how fat I am. Does anyone know if you have to get weighed when you go into hospital to give birth? Because I really don’t want to. I know it’...

I’m 26 weeks and still haven’t had any kicks, don’t get me wrong I’ve had little flutters but no kicks. I’ve been to the midwife for my 25 week appointment and she looked at the heartbeat etc. I totally forgot to ask her when should I panic especially the fact all professionals I’ve seen have all said my placenta is...

Did anyone else nearly faint and vomit during their Glucose Tolerance Test? Not sure if this is a normal response or possibly a sign of diabetes? :/

does anyone else feel uncomfortable in their body? i thought this would be more of a third trimester thing and i don’t really even have a bump yet so i don’t get it. but i feel like rubbish. i can’t sleep, don’t like anything that i eat, feel sick and rubbish all the time. just feeling down!

Hi! Can anyone tell at all? We are keeping its secret but i’d like an idea haha!