Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

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…

I just had a 31 week app today and my blood pressure was sky high that they kept me in day care for a couple of hours and now prescribed me medication to help bring it down. The Dr spoke to me about the signs of preeclampsia and that I could be taken in early to deliver if my blood pressure does remain high! Anyo...

Okay so I’m 7 weeks and 3 days with a pregnancy that is sitting low with a little hematoma should I be worried or what should I do anyone else had a successful birth?

I've been having mild headaches over the last few days, vision is a bit funny, my hands are quite swollen, my feet aren't too bad. Had a consultant appointment on Tuesday and the first time round my blood pressure was high, second time it was perfect. Said my urine was perfect too. I've noticed the last week I'm not...

Is anybody else finding it extremely stressful? Only tried 4 times but they’ve all ended up in screaming and me feeling awful. I’m wondering if maybe she isn’t ready yet, but she is showing all other signs that she is. Finding it difficult! 😢

Hey everyone! I’ve done the 1 hour test 3 times already. 1st time, over by 1 point. 2nd time passed. My most recent I failed by 3 points and now my doctor wants me to the 3 hour test and I’m freaking out. I’ll be 29 weeks when I do it and I just want to pass and enjoy my 3rd trimester. I’m also terrified of needles....

Those who did the test and have it; when did you find out? They said before 5pm next day but my friend said she found out same day and she did have it. What was your experience? Feel like I’m just watching my phone constantly

Any other first time moms planning on having a natural birth or already had a natural birth - no epidural or other pain relief? I’m 39 weeks tm and it’s getting close so I’m getting a bit nervous. I feel like I can do it but I have moments where I doubt myself. How are you preparing and/or dealing with any doubts?

Hi! I’ve heard if your belly gets harder baby is getting ready to come. Is this true?

Did anybody’s blood pressure go up while they were in labor or early labor?

Is this normal? I’m starting to eat less , i could eat a snack and stay hydrated throughout the day and be full the whole day or not eat big meals which i’m used to doing

Last week (37weeks) I was admitted for baby's unstable lie- she was diagonal,the concern was a cord prolapse if waters went- she got in the right position and stayed for a few days so it was considered safe to go home. So since Friday I have seen triage twice as it felt like she moved back out of place and had a p...

Anyone been feeling for a second baby yet ? I don't know what it is but a few months ago I kept saying to myself I can't think of having another child. I don't know what it is but I kinda miss being pregnant ? My experience as a mother so far has been crazy and chaotic as it is. I can say that I'm still healing ph...

Hi everyone! I’m 6 weeks pregnant and I suffer was emetaphobia. This is my second pregnancy and I don’t remember being so anxious! I literally spend all day with a racing heart. I’m bloody starving hungry but the anxiety is making me not want to eat. I’m so scared of being sick whilst pregnant - obviously know this ...

My baby is 13 weeks tomorrow and is normally a happy baby who only cries if we don’t get a bottle in time. The last couple of days, there has been screaming and back arching and has been pretty inconsolable. I’ve checked everything, hunger, nappy, temperature and all is fine. Even a bath isn’t working 🥺 We went…

I am 33 weeks and 1 day pregnant and I haven’t been able to shave my legs or my coochie . I don’t even have the energy to try to shave and can you blame me ? I am just glad my partner doesn’t care about body hair😂

Hi all im really struggling and looking for advice/ someone to chat to that’s maybe been in a similar situation. I’m 24 weeks into my second pregnancy and I’m struggling so much . I’m constantly weak, dizzy, feeling so ill and in pain I haven’t managed to do anything with my other child this half term cause I’ve be...

Is anyone have really horrendous pregnancy anxiety?? I have NO idea what I’m anxious about… cant put my finger on it but i just feel so sick with worry… cant even think about eating and I’ve caught my daughters bug recently, which I’ve been so sick with and now im extra extra anxious!!

Hi all, I’m 8 weeks PP and I’ve still not had my period. I had a c-section on the 29th August and I’m getting a little worried. I’ve not had any signs of it coming anytime soon. Should I be worried? Or is it normal for it not to have come yet.