Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy

12 weeks tomorrow and my nhs scan isn’t until next Friday.. I had a private scan at 6 weeks and was relieved to see a blob with a heartbeat but since then my anxiety has been building and I’ve been thinking is everything okay, is it not okay.. constantly overthinking. Anxiety got the better of me and I booked a priv...

Has anyone experienced blood everytime blowing your nose throughout pregnancy??? My midwife told me that a little blood from nose or gums is normal but my nose has got some little blood every single time..😵‍💫

I'm 36+1 days and had a growth scan at the hospital today, which showed baby is now on the 13th centile with slowed growth, the reason I’ve had a growth scan was because my bump measurements had previously been on the 50th centile, then 90th, and back to 50th. Yesterday, a different midwife noticed the drop and refe...

So i had a c-section 11 months back. I had a bit of back pain after this, but it could easily be put down to daily routine. I'm now 10 weeks pregnant, and all around, my epidural area feels weak (unsupported) and honestly, this has been the worst backpain ever. Some days I can barely walk. I'm beginning to think thi...

Does anybody else feel like they’ve got so much anxiety since being able to feel baby’s kicks? Feel so silly having to call triage twice in 2 weeks because of reduced movement. Honestly feel like such a wee drama queen but it’s just I notice the movements being a little different than normal whether it’s less move...

No shade but this year in 2025 please find yourself and love on you. It’s too many stories of us being weak in the knees over guys who dgaf about you… it’s hard I know but damn try😌 you posting on an app won’t fix it it’s honestly something you have to do… put the work in and I promise once You find yourself and…

I was scheduled for an elective induction today at 8 am, but lil man had other plans. I woke up at 3am. this morning with constant period like cramps. Woke up my husband said you need to take me to the hospital it snowed last night we got 8 inches of snow and then i get there and labor and delivery was packed had t...

I am being induced in 2 weeks at 37 weeks pregnant. My previous baby was spontaneous labour and I’ve no idea what to expect this time round. If you were induced, what was your experience?

I've been telling/hinting to my husband for a while that I wish he would plan a surprise birthday for me by inviting some of my friends (and their partners) to meet us for dinner somewhere.... One of his concerns is that he would have to pay for everyone's meals. We have a limited income and that would be hard. I ...

Otto Joseph born at 10.01 via elective c section 21.02.25. 4 years in the making, 2 rounds of IVF, 4 embryo transfers, our double rainbow boy has finally arrived. Couldn’t love him any more xxxx

Hey just to give anyone the heads up if you have a c section so you don’t have to feel the pain I did 😂 I went to get my dressing removed on day 5 after a c section and I was told to keep my dressing bone dry when leaving the hospital I was also told at the pre op appointment to not shave down stairs at all. Long…

It’s been 3 weeks I cannot take the feeling of my vagina being on fire. What do I do? 😭

I’ve just got home after 8 hours in triage following high blood pressure and a growth scan. I’m due 3rd March and baby is measuring in the 92nd percentile with an enlarged tummy 😣 they’ve given me 3 options - do nothing and risk baby getting too big, be induced which may not work or schedule a c section. I am…

Anyone else crying every milestone day?? 🥲 Little man was born at 4.1 lbs and 16.9 inches. He stayed a week in the NICU. But look at ‘em now!! I’m so proud 🥹

Has anyone been unsure that if they are starting to lose their mucus plug?? I am 38+3 and I think I am starting to lose small amounts of plug, has anyone else had the same? If so has anyone who has previously had children gone into labour shortly after this or can it take a while? First time mum here not got a clueee

Anyone else feel like they look absolutely massive for 16 weeks? I literally look huge

Less than 15 weeks till my son is here and I’ve got no name picked out… (These are ones I like) ⬇️

Before my induction (due to going past 41 weeks), I read a pamphlet the hospital provided. The pamphlet reads, and I quote, ‘for a small amount of women induction does not work’ and that if this was the case an emergency c section may be needed. I needed an emergency c section and more than half the women I have spo...

Hey hey can anyone share how their contractions felt like during early labor? I know everyone’s different but maybe mine could be similar to someone. I have an inkling that I just felt one but also don’t want to be delusional and worry my partner 😭. I’m 38 w + 5 d and trying to remain patient but not miss important…

so my baby is 11 days old, he’s still currently in his moses basket(although quickly outgrowing this). no matter which he’s in, he shuffles close to the sides & has his face very close to the sides which makes me too anxious to sleep 🫣 is this normal? the next to me tilts very slightly but not enough to roll him…