Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

I’m second pregnancy, 23 weeks and have been on the lowest dose of labetalol since 12 weeks. Now that I’m squarely in my second trimester the labetalol seems to be lowering my blood pressure to the extreme. I’ve gone from 150/100 to 95/62. I become so exhausted it’s like having a sleeping pill during the day. My ‘sp...

Those of you who have done your test for GD, how long did it take for you to get your results? I know it probably differs depending on your hospital, but just looking for a ballpark figure. I’m on day 5 and not heard anything yet.

I’m 34+4 but have placenta previa. It’s completely covering my cervix. I’ve had period pains the last day with regular tightenings. Likely to just be braxton hicks. But the fact my placenta is at the bottom and so is the cord, they have admitted me indefinitely. Gutted it could be many days as my C section is booked...

How long after doing the genetic testing did you get the results? I did mine on Thursday I’m really wanting to know the gender soon.

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I have been having on and off period like pains and lower back pain/ache for 3/4 days now. They haven’t really progressed into anything more. Is this a sign of early labour? I have been offered a membrane sweep. I am aware of pros and cons. Really in two minds in what to do any help would be greatly appreciated x

How many weeks does the baby usually drop before labor

Hi just wondering since I’ve never experienced this before, if I just let myself puke will I feel better? I’ve been fighting the nausea but it’s getting so bad i wonder if I’ll feel better if I just let myself vomit?

Does anybody else have a line like going across the belly like the line is forming with the belly where the abs use to be or is it just me?

How many times have you guys gone to maternity triage for reduced fetal movement or any other concern and everything turned out to be fine? I feel like I’m constantly worrying my partner with my concerns because as soon as I don’t feel baby I panic and start crying and make my way to hospital. I’m 33 weeks and feel ...

Today I had my 32 week growth check up. There was protein trace in my urine ( it was a tad cloudy) I hadn’t drunk much after I had lots of water it wasn’t cloudy anymore - I’m awaiting tests as they’ve sent my urine sample off . Anyone else had this and what was the outcome? No other issues down there and Bp was fi...

Hi! I’m getting my glucose test tomorrow at 27w5d - 2 hour fasting - and am super nervous. I’ve always been tiny (just my build), but because of this I’ve already gained 25lbs (all in my belly and boobs and now a little in my face - but my rings are still falling off - the weight displacement is so weird!), but I ea...

Im due on the 3rd of Jan and i am convinced she isn’t going to wait till then i keep having a very tight belly and last night it felt almost like i could just take my belly off because it felt so heavy! Anyone else?

Anybody considering a tummy tuck I had one kid looks horrible I got preeclampsia gained super fast

So I’m 25 weeks today with an anterior placenta , been feeling little “flutters around my knicker line , but these are very on and off, one day I feel a few and the next I don’t feel any, any one the same ?

I am 34 weeks & high risk for the first time with my 4th baby my high risk is due to GD & preclampsia I do NST every Thursday & ultrasound every Monday. This was probably my 5th NST & iv never had issues tell yesterday we got a nonreactive NST & doctor sent me for a ultrasound mind you baby always scores 8/8 yesterd...

I have the first trimester anxieties creeping back in. I’m 32+5 and the closer I’m getting the show time I have an overwhelming feeling that something is going to go wrong. I had this in the first trimester when I didn’t allow myself to get excited in case something happened in those first initially months. Why ...

I’ve just gone 15 weeks, I feel like I should be doing more. Should I be buying stuff already? I don’t know what I’m meant to be buying though? And then I’m worrying about all these other things like visitors when baby is born, certain rules when baby arrives etc. Maybe it’s hormones but it’s upsetting me and almos...

Does anyone test twice a day? HCG tests I mean. Like one first thing and one later afternoon/evening?

Anyone else have to go for an NST and can tell me what’s involved?