Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

Nearly 20 weeks and haven't felt movements as such (which does not help the anxiety). I know with an anterior placenta it may take longer to feel movements but idk if it's more because I'm not as in tune with my body? I feel like tight muscle spasms sometimes or like bubbling effects (but I don't know if I'm putting...

I don’t understand the nub theory can anyone guess please?

Has anyone not seemed to put on much weight during pregnancy? I’m almost 29 weeks and aside from my bump getting bigger I haven’t put on weight anywhere else when I’ve had such a big appetite. Just wondering if anyone else has been in a similar position?

Admittedly I am struggling to eat very much at all at the moment & know this won’t be helping! But, I feel like the pregnacare I’m taking is upsetting my stomach and just making it very uncomfortable etc! Has anyone else experienced this? I think vitamins are best digested on a full stomach but… nausea & sickness ar...

Hi I recently got diagnosed with GD yesterday after doing a week home testing, the first call I had to diagnose me was very much just a case of information overload, and he didn’t really mention numbers to be hitting. I’m UK based and just wondering what my numbers should be looking at. If anyone can help that would...

So currently 22+4, I had my midwifery appointment today. It left me feeling a little upset and just wanted to know if I’m over reacting? - she actually seemed spacey / out of it from her eyes to her speech - she made comments like: you don’t look pregnant, is your hubby dark? your hubby is good looking, kept fawni...

38 weeks. AHHHHHH soooo close. No signs yet tho.

I’ve had very frequent Braxton hicks since 14 weeks, they don’t hurt but they’re just really annoying. I’m sitting down right now and I’ve had like 5 of them so far, about every 5 minutes they come. My stomach tenses up as soon as I stretch to give my belly room to breathe. They seem to loosen up a bit when I drink ...

24 weeks and feeling first trimester sick is this normal ?

I’m not sure if there even is a nub! Baby might be too big now.

I managed to fall off my chair earlier (I know, stupid) I landed on my side but decided to monitor my baby for an hour before going to see anyone. He moved around perfectly fine: kicking, wriggling, even had the hiccups. So I didn’t worry too much. However the last hour, maybe longer I’ve had what I thought was Brax...

Got my results anddd it’s another boy. At this point, with 3 boys I don’t even wanna try for a girl anymore lol. Im just grateful the results were negative.

I have been getting upset recently. I wouldn’t say I’ve been overly stressed it’s been more of a one of type of thing. I’m just worried for the baby does anybody know if it can have any affect? I’m 20+2 🩷🩷

Google says 24-28 weeks, I know somethings are time sensitive and Im nearing 28weeks with no testing ordered.

Has anyone had their gestational diabetes test at Bitterne health centre? I’ve got mine tomorrow morning and I’m really anxious as to what to expect😭

I’m 3 months pp and just found out I’m pregnant. I’ve just turned 22 and wasn’t planning on having another baby until I was at least 25+. I was on the pill so this pregnancy wasn’t planned and I’m really worried about what to do. Just wanted to know what your experiences were like. My partner is also very worried ab...

Hi. So my doctor has told me to stop taking my cyclogest pessaries at the end of 8 weeks (which is in a few days). I feel like everywhere I read says 16 weeks! Has anyone else stopped at 8 weeks? I’m worried it’s too soon. I did double check with her and she said yes to stop.

Trying to Google how long an episode lasts. But all Google says is 30-60 seconds which is obvs how long the actual one lasts Like can you be having BH all day long? Regularly ? I’m trying to work out if I’m in early labour or not. I’ve had period pain all day and waves of it getting v intense every 2-10 mins o...

Anyone drink water while fasting for the test? Were you allowed to drink water while in the waiting room for an hour for your second blood draw?

Oh my god, how bloody awful is this first trimester going to get? I’m 12 weeks, 3 days and I cannot handle HG any longer 🤢 all day, everyday sickness. Thankfully it’s my half term (teacher) and can use this time to just sit indoors. I actually miss cooking and eating food. I miss being able to clean my house and…