Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

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…

I did my NIPT testing last Monday when should I get my results?? How long has it took everyone else to get results back?? I’m so impatient lol 😂

I’m a STM but had my daughter almost a decade ago and had somewhat of a traumatic birth experience. My due date is next week and I emotionally cannot get it together. Anytime I start experiencing cramping or labor like symptoms I break down and the imminent fear of laboring again is getting to me. I went all natural...

But how are you ladies keeping “down there” tidy? I’m usually a shaver or use hair removal cream but I can’t quite reach with the razor and I don’t know if veet is safe to use in pregnancy? Considering going for a wax for the first time but not sure if this is a terrible idea 🙈 TIA!

Hi ladies How long we keeping our compression stocking on? There driving me round the bend... they said 6weeks I can't keep them on for that long it's annoying me i know we can have an hour break in between the day but I don't want to put them back on once there off 😂😂 did we wear them until the 6weeks?

I’m due to have my first section (2nd baby) in Jan, just wondering is it hard to get up and sit down on a sofa. So my bed is rather high, should I get little steps or is it not like that type of pain? I know pain as my first was a long 12 week recovery and very painful but different area so i could use my stomach ...

Hey everyone, so I’m 35 weeks pregnant and I really don’t think little man is gonna wait until the 27th of November to come. My stomach has dropped and this week was the first time people have actually noticed I’m pregnant….like asking when I’m due and stuff so I’m literally just showing now🤦🏻‍♀️ my lower back has…

What sort of things were people eating in their first trimester , I’m really struggling with nausea and eating proper meals

Does anyone else feel like they are absolutely terrified of childbirth? We (in this April 2025 group) have months to go, and yet I am constantly thinking about it and cry because I’m so scared. How do others cope? My baby is already measuring “robust” in size which is definitely not helping my fears and anxiety 😖😭

I literally knew this would be a girl I’m very happy this pregnancy the first trimester was hell due to morning sickness but I have been doing so well for 23 weeks

I’m 6 weeks pp on Wednesday. Do you think I could have sex with my partner tonight? We’re both really wanting to. Do you think I need to wait till Wednesday even though it’s only a couple of days or do I have to wait for my check up to have the all clear to jump on my partner! My check up hasn’t been booked in yet a...

Hey ladies, refresh my memory on what week I can do the gender/NIPT test

Did anyone do the hairline test to see what the gender of the next baby would be and was it accurate? 😇😂

Anyone been told they’ve had this? I’ve been up at maternity triage tonight being monitored for several hours as I’ve had cramping, reduced movement & baby girls heart rate has been high. 34+5 & the midwife made a comment about how I could be “starting to labour” because of the trace showing “uterine irritability” (...

I’m 32 weeks pregnant and I’m worried about my dental situation. My last dentist appointment was 2 years ago and they told me I needed 7 fillings. I’m 100% positive I need more than that now. I was in a very controlling relationship where I couldn’t spend any money on myself and I also didn’t have any insurance to ...

Any tips for this - quite nervous as only heard horror stories. Got mine first thing Monday and already panicking. Thanks

Im 35 weeks and at my 30 week appointment until now I've been having a high heart rate in the 120s. My blood pressure is normal. At my next appointment if my heart rate is still high I'll be put on something to slow down my heart. I feel my heart pounding and I'm getting light headed just by walking for a few minute...

How long to genetic testing take ?