Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

Have you done the genetic testing yet? At how far along did you get it done at?

Hey, ladies. So I have a question, so I’m 25 weeks pregnant with my baby boy. This is my 2nd pregnancy and I got diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism. Has anyone been through this? Also too I found out I have a very low vitamin D deficiency. Obviously I’m taking supplements for that. But has anyone had this sam...

I'm 25+4 posteria placenta and I'm unsure if I should be worried, I've never felt my son much anyways but in the last few days I have been thinking more about it and wanted to know if it was normal, I know they don't develop a pattern at this gestation and my midwife said everything was fine literally a week ago but...

Does anyone understand why your hair changes during pregnancy? I want to keep my hair like this after pregnancy! It's so thick and long, and not greasy at all! Pre pregnancy hair had to be washed every other day cos of the grease...honestly now I could go over a week before washing!

Now that I’m in my 3rd trimester what should I be expecting? What do I need to put my focus on right now as a first time mom? Birthing classes? Breathing classes? Baby essentials? Hospital bag? Resting more? What should be my main concern of what’s gonna help me prep for birth that I should keep in mind or pre par...

Hi everyone. Ever since finding out I was pregnant (currently around 9w, first time mom) I have been experiencing nothing but anxiety and feelings of dread. Even though my husband and I were trying, I just can’t seem to feel happy or excited or feel connected to the experience even though I desperately want to! Did ...

I am 5 weeks pregnant for the first time. I am struggling to accept that I am actually pregnant. I have dont multiple tests and all positive, however I still keep worrying I’m not pregnant and feel the need to keep testing. I have an early scan booking two weeks but can anyone offer any advice in the mean time. TYI ❤️

36 weeks tomorrow and I have so much pressure in my vagina. If I walk, sit or anything I feel like he’s just going to come out 😂

Just found out I’m pregnant with my first, 3 weeks + 6 days so est due date is 16th December, so still super early. Told my partner and we’re both super excited but it’s not sinking in for either of us. We’re going to do an early scan at 6 weeks so hoping it’ll have sunk in by then or will sink in after that, but th...

Has anyone had good/bad success rates with The Nub Techs? They have predicted 85% chance of a boy but don’t want to get my hopes up 🫣

Could do with some reassurance I’ve just had a midwife apt which has kind of left me feeling more worried than at ease 🫣 so I’m 8 weeks and mentioned I kind of feel like a tight/ heaviness like I’m going to come on but without the pain/cramping and she said that we shouldn’t feel like we’re going to come on? But I…

Mamas due in July or anyone already given birth, when did you start writing up your birth plans? I’m 28 weeks tomorrow and thinking I should start it as I might even end up having baby anytime in June. Thanks in advance xxx

Has anyone else got bad health anxiety the closer they’re getting to their due date? I’m seeing things on social media and I end up looking into it worrying myself of what could go wrong for either of us 🫣

I sucked through my first trimester though I tried my best. Resorted to beige food and snacking on crackers etc. as I had nausea almost 24/7 that was really bad. Now easing into the second trimester and really feel much more myself but only feel less nauseous if I’m drinking a can of full fat coke or eating basic me...

I’m curious to know exactly how many months I am.. I’m 21w5d and one site says ill be 6 months at 22 weeks and one says 6 months at 23 weeks..

Has anyone else’s nausea and vomiting got worse towards the end of the first trimester? I thought it was meant to ease off at this stage and thought I’d got lucky having only the occasional vomit by 10 weeks but now I can barely keep a meal down and worried I’m getting absolutely no nutrition 😣

Hello all! I just found out this morning that I am pregnant. I am so nervous as we have been trying for 6 years. I have never had a positive test before so I am excited but also have a lot of anxiety. I am worried being a plus size woman. I have lost some weight but still worried I will have a traumatic pregnancy du...

We made it to full term!🥰I’m so grateful we all can’t wait for our baby girl to be here🩷so nervous and anxious about everything though as a first time mum a lot of the unknown is scaring me. I would appreciate if anyone has any advice as first time mums too🤭x

I am 26 weeks pregnant and I’m suffering with severe anxiety and have tokophobia, I didn’t know I had tokophobia until I was already pregnant. I have been referred to the perinatal mental health team for support. Has anyone else been referred here and did you find it helpful? I’m really struggling and don’t know how...

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