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35 weeks!!

My June baby is officially a May baby, weighing a good 6lbs 3oz (yes we were all shocked 🤣) ❤️❤️

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She’s here ❤️

June baby turned may baby 💕 weighing 7lb2oz, she’s so perfect ☺️

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Baby #2?

My son is 9 months old today! My husband wants another baby now so the age gap isn’t far apart but I’m a little nervous having a toddler and a newborn together. When did you moms have your seconds? Am I just overthinking it?

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My may baby is here 💞

Mavie Mari 6lb 38+2 Via induction 9/5/25 So happy to announce my beautiful baby girl arrived safely after a 3 day induction. My first induction after 3 natural water births. She is absolutely perfect 💞💞

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Baby boy

Baby boy came 39 weeks + 2 days. They say second labour is quicker 😅, I should of believed them. Any second time mums nearly not make it into the hospital? Hope everyone is doing well 💖💙

Incognito
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He’s here!

Our little man arrived bang on his due date! Born yesterday at 5:11am 6lb15 🥰👶🏼💙

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Complaint to NHS

Has anyone complained or went down the PALS route? What has been peoples experiences if so? I’ve had a really traumatic experience in regard to secondary haemorrhage, retained placenta and hypovolemic shock. It came on all of a sudden and I lost 1.8 litres of blood just in hospital and in D&C and estimated 2 litres ...

Incognito
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Almost there

Hey June Mamas, we are almost there!! Would love to know what are you excited for the most after giving birth? Apart from the obvious of meeting our babas 🥰

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Gestational Diabetes

Just been diagnosed with this. Feeling overwhelmed and worried. I’ve heard the moment of truth is when they check your babies blood sugar levels after they’re born. I’m also concerned about my own health post baby and the possibility of developing type 2 in the future. Anyone experienced this? Any advice / tips woul...

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When did you move your baby out of the push chair carry cot?

My little girl is only 13 weeks but is super nosey and wants to look around constantly. Is this way to early to move her to the seat? I have no idea when is the right age. Some say 4 months some say 6 months. Any one gone earlier? X

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Midwives and Assessment Unit- A bit of a rant

Today I had a midwife appointment at 40w+1. Despite asking for some continuity of care, I was seen by yet someone new. She checked the previous measurements done at 38w and apologised cause I should have been sent in for a scan (I haven't had one past 20w). Then she asked about movements and I told her that baby has...

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Getting induced?

I’m getting induced at 38 weeks due to baby being on the large side. I would like to hear your induction stories for those who have had one x

Incognito
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Movements

How's everyone's babies movements ? I am 36+4

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20 week scan

Had my 20 week scan today and been told I have a low lying placenta. Anyone else have / had this and their placenta has changed position before birth ?

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Cramps

I’ve been having period like cramps on and off for a few days now which I haven’t had previously. Currently 30 weeks. Has anyone else had this?

Incognito
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36 week growth scan

If you’ve had a 36 week growth scan, how big is baby measuring. Had mine today and estimated 7lb 4

Incognito
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Ever had bleeding after sex ?

So in the past I’ve had sex kickstart my period BUT I’ve already had my period which finished last week. When I went to clean up after sex I noticed little blood but this morning there was some on my pad and when I wiped. I’ve messaged my gyn so no need to tell me (:

Incognito
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July turned May

I posted the other day that I was hospitalised with pre eclampsia. My little July baby made his appearance into the world this morning and is doing so well and being looked after by Neo natal. Certainly been a very eventful and unexpected week to say the least!!

J
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First name suggestions for baby girl

I have no idea what to call baby girl and am due in a few weeks....middle name is definitely Beth🩷 I love older names like Estelle, Esther, Rosie but nothing is sticking.... Help!🙈

Incognito
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Tooth pain

Has anyone experienced severe tooth pain a week after having their C-section? My back molar started throbbing out of nowhere and keeps me up at night can’t get it taken care of where I live until November or if there’s a cancellation sooner this is miserable 😩

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