Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy

Would you go to labor and delivery if you are having pelvic pain every 30 minutes or so and won't go away? I've been having some stomach tightness every 30 minutes or so too. I've been trying to wait until Friday at my appointment to bring it up to my doctor

I’m 37+4 and before I went to bed I was getting pain in my right side which I assumed was round ligament pain, along with the usual acid reflux. At 1am I woke up and took gaviscon then within about 10 minutes felt sick. I’ve since been sick 3 times, my bump feels tight and sore but I don’t think I’m getting contra...

Hey ladies! Just a random poll. How many of you are exercising regularly in your 2nd semester? I definitely feel like I started strong and let the tiredness take over. Personally I might be more tired now than during my 1st trimester.

Hey mamas, i am pregnant with our second baby boy due in July. My June baby ended up being an emergency c section. Now with this one I have the choice to try VBAC or schedule a c section. I would like to know others experiences with both and maybe why you chose that option.

Hi I’m 16 weeks and I was told by my doctor that I should start feeling some light baby movement, but I don’t feel movement I feel more fluttering but that’s it?? Please share what you guys feel!?

I’m thinking probably 15-30 people will come. Bounce house. Few tables and chairs for food, maybe a tent cover in case of rain!

NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD BE CARRYING BABY #3 . But I just found out a few days ago that I’m pregnant. I can’t keep a thing down . I’m nauseous 24/7 even with the medication from my obgyn. The smell of food makes me 🤮🤢. I did not experience this with my 2 boys . Any suggestions?

I’m around 13 weeks now soon to be 14, and the cramps I’ve been getting in my buttcheeks and legs have been real, everything cramps really mostly probably because I lay down and sit all day lol, but recently I’ve noticed sometimes when I urinate or go number 2,I get this kinda tight cramp in my right or left pelvic ...

How can I tackle this sleep deprivation? My body historically has hated not having barely any sleep. I get such a sick feeling, nausea and horrible headaches. I’m about two weeks into the newborn phase. Will my body adjust and get used to this? I feel like I’m popping ibuprofen everyday to manage these headaches. I’...

My boy came March 1st @ 4:22AM, anyone got him beat? 😁

any mamas able to give some advice on having a baby in the nicu? i’m due in june & will be delivering my baby at texas children’s. my son has cdh and it’s given that he could be in the nicu for a couple months after birth. i’m a first time mom so i’m still learning the basics but now i have to prepare myself for a w...

Hi I have a c section booked in 3 weeks. Apparently I’m still going to bleed after as if Ive had a natural birth. Do I bleed straight away or does it take a few days? Sorry if asking a stupid question.

My period is now 11 days but no clots and 4 days ago clear blue shows me postive then yesterday another one but today nothing is anyome going through this

I’m travelling with easyjet at 27 weeks and it says they don’t require a fit to fly certificate but midwife said still take one. What did you all do? And where did you get the certificate from as my midwife says she can’t provide one and gp says they don’t either 🙈

He has never hurt before and i have always found his movements/kicks comforting, but tonight I don’t know what he is doing in my belly but it’s hurting! I’m nearly 32 weeks, is this normal or am I being dramatic… lol

Hi! Is it safe to go through airport scanners when pregnant? I’m flying tomorrow

Has anyone gone to the ER and gotten a shot in their butt for a UTI while being pregnant?

Hi all 👋🏽 I’m currently only a few weeks pregnant, i’ve got my first midwife appointment in a couple weeks i was just wondering what happens at your first appointment? just so i know what to expect, thanks in advance xx

Anyone else get this but it's not hunger

Hi! We’re due in august and have Kaiser in Northern California. I am looking for advice for getting in with a Kaiser midwife for prenatal care, not just having a midwife at the birth. Looking to hear other mama’s experiences with this and recommendations. TIA!