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Has anyone developed pre-eclampsia around 15 weeks? I know it’s rare but just after some advice x

I just discovered that I was pregnant with baby number 2. While this is something I wanted, I expected it will come a bit later. We tried once and got pregnant. Now I have all these feelings in me and I am struggling to make sense of them. I totally wanted a second one, but now I feel terrified we won't be able to ...

Hey there. This is my second pregnancy and it’s Irish twins so they were back to back. But today at my check in they told me that my blood pressure being slightly elevated 132/76 if I have another they basically induce at 37 weeks because of affects it could have. Anyone deal with this and still make it to full ter...

Left the ER / L&D late last night and was diagnosed with preeclampsia. This is my first pregnancy, first child. And i am so scared. Im following all recommendations they have given me its a lot to take in less than 24hrs. I feel so cheated, i have an anterior placenta as well and haven’t been able to feel my bab...

I’ve just burnt my belly on a hot pan, it stung but I can’t even see a mark. I’ve had something cold on it for the last 15 mins or so and I’m waiting for movement (even though baby never really moves at this time) my placenta is also at the front so would this give baby extra protection? Really don’t want to go to t...

Im quite slim usually and didn't put that much weight on with my first, but this time, I ate lots of carbs in the first trimester because of nausea. I've developed a sweet tooth, which I've never had, and I've actually put a lot of fat on, even around my belly. Im trying to be careful from now onwards but I'm so ...

39 weeks, have had such a bad headache for a week now. Painkillers aren’t helping and it’s just constant. I’ve also got swollen feet/ankles and protein positive urine. I had my blood pressure done a few days ago by the midwife which was 138, then by triage today which was 133. They’ve said unless it’s over 140 it’...

Anyone have increased pressure in their pubic area/lower abdomen with a rock hard stomach 90% of the time AND pressure in their bum?! What a feeling 🫠😂

It’s worrying me a little as I read so often about other women experiencing them, usually from even earlier on. This is my second pregnancy, I had a c-section at 38 and a half weeks with my first and didn’t experience braxton hicks in that pregnancy either (or labour). I know braxton hicks are your bodies way of pra...

so this is my second pregnancy, I had my first baby last year, and for that pregnancy I was super excited, tracking and sharing all the details and changes over the weeks, taking bump pics constantly, and with this pregnancy I literally forget that i’m pregnant some times 😅 I feel guilty that I’m not as emotionally…

I’m nearing the end of my third pregnancy and not gonna lie I’m starting to freak out a bit! My youngest is 20 months and my oldest is almost 4 so it’s pretty hectic already. Anyone have any advice or willing to share their experience with going from 2 to 3??

I’ve already gained 6kg and only 24 weeks so now panicking at how much is be put on. I was already overweight with a BMI of 27.1 prior to the pregnancy. My sports before pregnancy was mainly horse riding, rock climbing etc but can’t do them now they are too high risk for injuries. I’m still walking the dogs 40 min...

Hi, has anyone paid for a strep b test and can you recommend a site? Thank you

I cant tell when to say my child is 1 month old.. is it at 4 weeks or when the date of their birth happens the next month? Example my child was born Jan 14th 2025.. are they 1 month Feb 11th 4 weeks later or Feb 14th the same date the next month? If we go by weeks,, there at 52 weeks in a year.. so there should be ...

We left our 6 month old with my in-laws for an hour just so we could get a food shop in. We gave clear instructions that she was due a nap and would finish the rest of her bottle prior to that - our baby is a routine baby, and often gets upset if that routine isn’t followed as best as we can When we came back, she ...

Mamas just entering or approaching 2nd trimester, how are we feeling these days?

I am due to have my c section next week and now I cannot stop worrying about postpartum and how my mental health will be, it's all I have been able to think about the last few days...any tips on how to stop worrying

Has anyone got any advise on the blood thinning injections? I had them with my first born post c section. This pregnancy because of my health I need to take them from 12 weeks till 6 weeks postpartum. I’ve only been taking them two weeks and the bruising is so bad some injection sites have black bruises an inch all ...

not sure if anybody will be able to find anything but I thought I’d give it a whirl!😊

Does anyone else feel like they are worrying about every little thing? I feel like I stress over everything. I’m 9 days postpartum and it feels like the things to think about and worry about are never ending. It doesn’t help being seriously sleep deprived either. I was on anxiety medication pre pregnancy but stopp...