Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

I am currently 37 weeks and as the big day grows closer I’m getting more and more nervous is there advice on the best way to make sure the birth goes as smoothly as possible ?

Hi girls need some advice, I have my practical in 17 days and now no longer have an instructor anymore, what can I do I don't want to cancel it as I've worked so hard the past couple of months and I know it takes months to even grab a test slot so I don't want to loose out on this one. Where can I go to get an instr...

My daughter turns 8 months old on the 5th and I just found out I’m pregnant with baby #2. I’m not wanting it to be public yet because I’ve had 3 early losses before my daughter. The anxiety and guilt has already set in and it’s only been a couple hours. Any mommas on here with 2 under 2? If so any advice is accepted...

Hellos ladies, did any of you prepared for the glucose test? Like had breakfast before or did something different? I have GD with my first son and I’m having PTSD lol about getting my glucose test done, coming up this Friday. Don’t know if I should do something different like eating before? Or just the nasty sugary ...

Basically in a nutshell: my period is late. We used protection, we have been cautious. We have not had unprotected sex. I got my period back really fast postpartum it just tends to happen to me, and now I'm a couple days late. I'm really really concerned because we can't afford another baby at this time. I'm not loo...

will the hospital let you know if you don’t have Gestational diabetes or will they ring you for either? And how long do you wait for the results I had my test Friday morning

So this is my 5th pregnancy but hopefully my 2nd child however I've always shown super early the pictures above is a dress I've yet to wear I tried it on before I fell pregnant then bam bloat is unreal (ideas welcome on how to hide it as really don't want to tell anyone at work or family until we get to 12weeks this...

So, I’ve just come back from our baby moon (Portugal - 21/10-26/10) and was fine on holiday. In fact, my entire pregnancy so far has been a breeze. Very easy, very comfortable, no complications or sickness. Or anything of note 🤷🏻‍♀️ Since being back in England I feel so awful. I’m 29+5 today and suddenly feel like…

I’m 6 weeks post section, really alit better the last week. Tummy still feel numb/ little tender. Scar pulls so stone on right side where not of stitches are which is normal Just wondering when people started exerciser, I love to run but wondering when people started. I definitely won’t be ready yet I know everyone...

I’m 28 weeks with my first, yesterday I felt baby twice at around dinner time, nothing since so almost 24 hours. I do have an anterior placenta but I’ve also had regular ish movements for about 2/3 weeks now, it’s worrying me but everyone is saying I’m just been dramatic and it’s just because of my placenta or baby ...

Second time mom here worried about how will I adjust to the new routine of baby my first is 9 years of age and I am practically a FTM all over this is scary. I kno all experiences are different I am so nervous this time around wondering if it will click for me.

I'm 39 weeks, due date is November 1st. I feel great, thru our my pregnancy I been feeling great. I did not get morning sickness, not many cravings. Feet never really got swollen , I just started to get back pain. I had a cervix check and I'm still closed. My doctor wants me to check in the hospital on the first o...

your last period or ultrasound dating? how accurate do you think your due date is? given the first date of my last period my due date would be Nov 1st but with the ultrasound it’s Nov. 21st idk which one to use or what amount of weeks i really am…

1 week postpartum and my incision site is really itchy any tips on how to stop the itching?

I have my glucose test this Friday and I’m scared that I might fail it. I’ve been told that I have to fast from 10 pm the night before. Am I allowed to drink water while I fast? . Any advice x

Was induced due to pre esclampia

It’s my first pregnancy my NIPT test came as she was a little girl also I went to my almost 15 weeks appt and they confirmed is a girl. Someone can tell me otherwise???! lol

Quick question, would it be harmful getting a brow lamination while pregnant?

Hi Im 24 weeks pregnant with my second and I’m just wondering if anyone has flown with a low lying posterior placenta? (8mm from the cervix) It seems a very grey area and my midwife and dr haven’t really given me an answer. They’ve just said I’m at more risk of bleeding. I’m due to fly long haul to see my family so...

So I’m currently 8 weeks pregnant, and I just don’t feel like I have got a baby inside me growing.. I’m starting to lose my mind slightly…