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What is the “Starbucks Labor Drink”? And Does It Work?

What is the “Starbucks Labor Drink”? And Does It Work?

By Katie Mill
Back Pain After Epidural: Is It Normal?

Back Pain After Epidural: Is It Normal?

By Katie Mill
Pregnancy & Oral Health: Everything You Need To Know About Pregnancy Teeth

Pregnancy & Oral Health: Everything You Need To Know About Pregnancy Teeth

By Charlotte Leigh
What Is a Foley Bulb Induction?

What Is a Foley Bulb Induction?

By Katie Mill
En Caul Birth Explained: Causes, Risks & What It Means

En Caul Birth Explained: Causes, Risks & What It Means

By Katie Mill
Can I Take Magnesium While Pregnant?

Can I Take Magnesium While Pregnant?

By Katie Mill
Is Ginger Safe During Pregnancy?

Is Ginger Safe During Pregnancy?

By Katie Mill
Can You Drink Liquid IV While Pregnant?

Can You Drink Liquid IV While Pregnant?

By Katie Mill
Can You Drink Matcha While Pregnant?

Can You Drink Matcha While Pregnant?

By Katie Mill
Can You Eat Papaya During Pregnancy?

Can You Eat Papaya During Pregnancy?

By Katie Mill
Do Babies Cry In The Womb? How to Find Out

Do Babies Cry In The Womb? How to Find Out

By Katie Mill
Why Do Babies Cry When They’re Born?

Why Do Babies Cry When They’re Born?

By Katie Mill
Why Is My Labia Swollen During Pregnancy?

Why Is My Labia Swollen During Pregnancy?

By Katie Mill
Can Toddlers Tell When Someone is Pregnant?

Can Toddlers Tell When Someone is Pregnant?

By Tassia Agatowski
How to Prepare for Twins: A Doctor & Twin Mom’s Ultimate Checklist

How to Prepare for Twins: A Doctor & Twin Mom’s Ultimate Checklist

By Dr. Zoya Diwan
What are the 4 Stages of Labor?

What are the 4 Stages of Labor?

By Peanut
Top Food Cravings When Pregnant With a Girl Explained

Top Food Cravings When Pregnant With a Girl Explained

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
Feeling Cold in Pregnancy: Boy or Girl?

Feeling Cold in Pregnancy: Boy or Girl?

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
Baby Heart Rate: Gender Predictor or Old Wives’ Tale?

Baby Heart Rate: Gender Predictor or Old Wives’ Tale?

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
Nub Theory: The Most Accurate Weeks and Why

Nub Theory: The Most Accurate Weeks and Why

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs

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38 week belly: still too high?

Hello! I'm 38 weeks now and my sister is insisting I won't give birth soon cause my belly is "too high". Just wondering, do you think my belly is still to high, in your experience, does it really makes a difference?

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Baby girl

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Summery girl names?

I have been calling my bump Blue (since she was the size of a blueberry) and I have grown to really like it as a nickname I like the name Bluebell but looking for more unique summery or flower name options. Any ideas to help me out?

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My waters broke days ago but no contractions

Any advice for how to speed this up? I’m eating spicy food and pineapple whilst bouncing on my ball…. And no I can’t have any nookie 😂 Pleaseeeee tell me some ideas for getting this show on the road.

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Maddelyn Medina 👨‍👩‍👧💗

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Inducing labour naturally

Hey! What’s everyone doing as of 37 weeks to induce labour themseleves? I have quite a big baby in the oven and have been offered an induction but would really like to try everything I can as of Thursday this week to bring it on naturally to avoid this, obviously last resort being induction as he is already over 7.5...

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What bag did you use for your hospital bag?

I feel like mine is huge yet doesn’t fit everything in! I’ve borrowed a little hand luggage suitcase which seems even smaller 😮 Help a girl out and send me links to what you are using! ❤️ Thanks!

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Universal Credit question

Hi, I was asked by the Universal credit review team to provide proof of rent payments and first they asked me if I had any receipts from the landlord. I said that I wasn't sure so they told me to send them bank statements showing the rent payments instead. After the call I actually found the receipts from my landlor...

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2 days pp via c section….

Wow this shit is hard. I’m in so much pain and my body is really going through it. My hormones are going bonkers. My legs and feet are so swollen. I know I’m not alone but I am trying to find peace in the fact that my body will heal and I won’t be in this constant state of up and down.

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7 week scan

can I see some of your 7 week scans please? I had one at 5 weeks exactly (thought I was more) could only see the sac nothing else so booked another one and I’ll be 7weeks1day just wondered what you can see

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