Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

Does anyone else suffer with anxiety but it gets triggered for absolutely no reason OR gets triggered by you having too much skin showing/body related? I don’t have body issues I actually have always loved my body and still do. But if i am breastfeeding or expressing, I get crippling anxiety even if no one is around...

Hi ladies, could anyone advise me what would be considered as an increased blood pressure at the end of the pregnancy? I’m 39 weeks tomorrow and my blood pressure is slightly higher than usual ( up to 130/90). I heard that it’s common for blood pressure to go up in the end of the pregnancy , but what would be consid...

I am 1 week postpartum with my gorgeous newborn. I have a 18 month old. Currently husband is off work so it’s manageable, however he goes back week after next. Feeling a bit nervous about having to care for both of them on my own. Please give me your best tips on surviving!

She’s suddenly seems uncomfortable, won’t go in Moses basket anymore and seems unhappy. I’m filled with anxiety wondering how long this will last

I have about 8 weeks or a little less left when I find out c-section date for baby Phoebe to be arriving I want to get her nappy caddy sorted out but I don't know if 8 weeks is is to early who has started sorting there one out baby is due 4th December but C-section date will be the last week off November x

As a first-time mom, I’m 37 weeks pregnant, and it’s finally getting close. I can’t believe I’m only three weeks away; it still doesn’t feel real. I’m experiencing aches and ligament pain, but it all feels like a dream. I know I might sound selfish, but I’ve always focused on myself—just me and my partner. At 27, I ...

Hi, Recently I’ve been seeing a lot of black flying things floating around my vision it’s happened a couple times today but has only happened once the other day so not too often. I have low Papp - a so I know it’s more of a risk. I’ve been pregnant before and never had anything like this. I’m currently 17 weeks 5 d...

Hi can anyone help ? Just wondered if it is safe to take dioralyte during pregnancy ?x Thanks

I am five weeks postpartum and my belly still looks just as bad. It’s so so dark and dehydrated compared to the rest of my body (see attached pic for reference). I feel like absolute crap and am so insecure about it! I had a lot of stretch marks but not at the top of my belly so I dont understand why it looks so bad...

I shared a post a week ago about how I was admitted into hospital for heavy bleeding with a potential low lying placenta and got some positive feesback :) Turns out it's potentially placenta previa because while it cleared up - it returned 4 days later and again 2 days ago coupled with contractions. It was scary but...

Usually my readings are fine. I’ve done my diet (as diet controlled) as I should and I haven’t eaten anything I wouldn’t usually. Should I phone the hospital?

sooo I had pre-e during the last couple weeks of pregnancy and got induced! I'm currently 5 weeks pp & on bp meds. My bp will be normal but in the higher range. I'm just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience & how long it took for your bp to normalize? thanks!

Has anyone traveled while pregnant? My father in laws health is declining and they’re expecting him not to make it 😔 My husband left today and most likely I’ll be leaving if I get the call. Of course I’ll speak with my OB, but has anyone flown?

How long did it take for you to get your results for the gender of your baby?

Is anyone having to have this? I am wondering why I have to have this. I've read the leaflet and out of all the symptoms it is because my BMI is high. I am literally sick of hearing it 😭😭😭

I had my baby last week and understand it is normal to have a hormone crash and you think about all kinds of things, but I can’t help but feel like my family still isn’t “complete” is this normal for so early on PP?

Took this test. Couldn't check it straight away so checked 1 hour later and seen this. Is this an evap?

Im constantly worrying about movements and it’s driving me mad. Today I’ve felt baby move but definitely not as much as usual and I’m so panicked. Problem is, I’ve had this panic soooo many times and then after a day they normally go back to their normal wriggly self. Can the next 8-10 weeks hurry up now so I can st...

Anyone take the glucose test and have to go back for a second testing ? I’m nervous I have gestational diabetes :(

A question I’ve had going round in my head on repeat over the last few days. I’m currently 30 weeks pregnant and concerned about shaving down there… I can’t really reach now for a start… if you don’t mind, could you please talk about your experiences? Did you shave before giving birth? If so, how did you manage it?...