Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

Anyone else’s second trimester going better? Like I have a few symptoms here and there but overall feel fine. Sometimes I do worry about that since the appointments are far apart.

I have my first appointment tomorrow and I am an absolute bundle of nerves. I'm so excited for baby but the nerves are just eating me up! With that being said, is there any questions that would be good to ask at the first appointment? I'm a ftm and we haven't announced to our family just yet because we want to make ...

I’m hoping for an elective due to my health anxiety & fear of natural birth. But I’m so scared of telling my family & them judging/questioning me as they dont understand my anxiety. Also scared of the procedure and recovery. I’m not sleeping thinking I won’t be able to hack the pain or something terrible will happe...

My boyfriend says he doesn’t consider himself the dad of our baby until it’s born, am I right to be upset by this or am I just being overly sensitive? It has really hit a nerve and he’s making it worse by saying I’m overreacting and he hasn’t said anything wrong :/

Hi All, I was given my little kit to test my bloody sugar levels on Weds. I was given 20 needles but I have to test 6 times a day for the next 3 weeks until my review. The diabetic nurse has put a repeat prescription for needles into the docs for me so I will get that this week but I asked what do I do for new nee...

Hi, I’m 38 weeks and got a planned section booked next week at 39 + 3. When is the best time to try to collect colostrum?

Hi! I’ve got my glucose test on Tuesday morning and It says on the letter to fast from 9:30pm until the test but it doesn’t say anything about water, are you able to drink water in the fast? Google says yes but some other bits have said no!😂

Hi everyone ! I have experienced feeling a little more low and anxious over the past couple of week ( I am 16 weeks) . Has anyone experienced fear and generally feeling scared and low in their second trimester? Or throughout pregnancy? At times I do not recognise myself.... Thank you all 😊🫶

Third trimester and my stools look almost black ! ( sorry TMI) has anyone else had this

This is probably the most selfish thing to say. But I can't stop crying. I don't want to be an ugly fat pregnant person. I'm so scared of not looking pregnant or getting a bump and just looking a horrible mess😩😩😩 the fear is so real. I want to enjoy it but I already feel like a whale

37 weeks and I'm so uncomfortable. Can't lay on my sides without being in pain, can't walk without being in pain. Surely pregnancy shouldn't be think difficult. - coughing hurts I'm worried, if I can't cope with this, how will I cope with birth

Sooo uncomfortable been going to bed every night hoping labour starts😭 I see my midwife 38+2 do they offer anything at this stage? Or is it still too early 😰

This is my 12 week scan I just can’t seem to understand nub theory 😩does anyone have any guesses? Girl or boy 🫶🏼

Did anyone have any beta hcg bloods done? Could any one remember what their levels were 48 hours apart? I had mine done last weds and then in the afternoon Friday so not quite 48 hours apart but they’ve gone from 6400 to 9200, got to have more bloods again today and go from there, but has anyone else slow rising hcg?

Please could you let me know if you think we’re having a boy or girl based on nub theory? 🫶🏼💗💙 12+1

Currently in a debate where I said 6 weeks is the average to find out you’re pregnant. Emphatically told it’s 4 weeks maybe 5 by baby daddy and that he’s done the research. Can’t add more options so feel free to add in comments

Anyone else getting hair growing on their bellies during pregnancy 😭😣 it’s the one feature I could really be doing without it’s so unsightly for me. Reluctant to shave it since shaving makes hair grow back darker. Anyone else had this ?

I am 35 weeks pregant when is the time to start my birthing ball !

I’ve had my libre since yesterday afternoon and the lady said it will work from 1 hour later. None of my readings are matching. It keeps telling me im having a hypo which I don’t feel like I’m having one so I’ve been testing my fingers. I thinks it’s so dangerous because if I’d have listened and treated it, I’d be s...

Has anyone else been at risk for preterm labor but their OB can't see you for 3 weeks and you are due in 5 weeks?? They don't even have a single appointment available in the next 2 weeks with another provider either. My son dropped more last night and the pain is so bad. 😭 I feel like they're not taking anything…