Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

I’ve been a bit naughty today and eaten more or less what I wanted today and all my readings have been fine. I had Christmas pudding for dessert and tested 30 mins after my meal and then every 15 mins just to check and no spike. How?? I get a high reading having wholemeal toast with eggs and avocado for breakfast…

First time mom here, so tired and wanting to be done with this pregnancy but also feel scared when I think about going into labor. Anybody else feeling this?

is it safe to take benadryl while pregnant?

Had my three hour glucose test today (Merry Christmas Eve!) and threw up after she took the second vital of blood. Naturally was sent home and told to call my doctor. Dreading having to retake it if that’s what the OB thinks is best. I’m feeling absolutely defeated from this whole process and I can’t help but blame ...

Anyone else waiting for their belly button to pop to an outie? I’m 29 weeks and it doesn’t seem like it’s even close to popping.

I’m 21 weeks, baby’s belly just measured 99+% ha. Because of this they’re going to test for GD BUT the only reason I’m like it actually might be positive is the thirst & dry mouth, and I’m weeing a lot (little but very often lol) My wee from my last appointment had a little protein too. Chances it’ll be positiv...

Hey everyone! I need some reassurance for my mum. I’ve been given the above for vomiting (Prochlorperazine was not helping enough on its own). My mum is telling me not to take them because she’s really worried that any drugs taken in pregnancy may have effects like Thalidomide did 🙈 I know this is ridiculous…

After having a mmc at 13 weeks at the end of sept I can’t believe how overwhelming it is to see this. If anyone has any tips on diet and lifestyle or any supplements to give baby the best chance of sticking let me know! Also is there anyway this could be wrong? My brain won’t let myself fully believe this! I’m so...

Im 29weeks my belly’s never been measured , I’ve never had a glucose test , my midwife appointment is literally them asking if im safe and going over my dates again and checking heartbeat .. is it meant to be different?

In my third trimester and starting to struggle with hair removal. I’ve never had a wax before (down there) but defo considering it now…

Our close friends are getting married in Costa Rica (Guanacaste/Tamarindo Beach area) in the end of January but I haven’t bought my ticket yet because we have been worried about the risk of Zika and now Dengue. We’ve been reading so many mixed opinions online on whether or not it’s safe to go. Our midwife says it’s ...

Anybody used Maternit21 how long did it take for results to get back!

I’m 17 weeks pregnant and I’ve currently got thrush. Never experienced this before. I’ve been to my GP today and she’s prescribed me a pessary that I have to put in on a nighttime and also a cream that I can apply up to three times a day. Has anyone else suffered with thrush during pregnancy? I’m a ball of anxiety o...

Nub theory girl or boy? I don’t see a nub but not really sure what to look for! 12 weeks 2 days 🥰

I'm in a lot of discomfort downstairs following birth, which was c section. From my vagina all the way to top of my bump crack is sore and itchy! I think its a reaction to the pads and disposable pants, following constant bleeding but I can't be sure. Every morning and night I wash and try to dry as long as possib...

im so confused i know it sounds stupid but i calculated it online and its showing different ages. My baby was born 11th june so how old is my baby? i thought 2 weeks he will be 7 months but im being told different.

Currently 14DPO, working on first day of last period due date is 29th August but due to dates of conception I would think I’m looking at September! Trying really hard to not test every day so after my next box come I’m going to leave until I’m ready to get a digital 3+ weeks ❤️

Anyone else suffering from shortness of breath? There’s no pain but I just can’t seem to catch my breath. Big gasps of breath and it feels like my lungs just aren’t working properly. I had something similar with my first but it was gone by the second trimester. This time around I’m struggling to do anything because...

Do clear blue digital pregnancy test pick up early results?

officially how far back does meconium go? i’ve heard conflicting things.