Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy

I’ve been having mild period cramps for a few days and low back ache today. A couple hours ago I lost a bit of mucus plug which was tinged with fresh red/pink blood. Does this mean labour is close? What are peoples experiences?

I'm not sure if anyone has been through something similar or not? Basically I have had bloating for years but over the last few months I felt like it was much worse. I went to the GP and they did some blood tests. They called me to say that my CA125 Level was normal but in the higher range of normal. I googled t...

I never experienced this in my last pregnancy but it’s the weirdest feeling it’s like I just need to move my legs about when I’m laying in bed😂 does anyone else get this

During my cervix check in early labor for my induction I asked the midwife to stop mid cervix check because it was painful and she straight up ignored me until she finished and then said while smiling “sorry I was just almost done” and then left after telling me how dilated I was. I thought about reporting her but d...

Found out we are expecting our second son and we are struggling as we were sure it was a little girl. Our sons name is Jonathan Patrick (JP) we don’t know whether to keep it with another old traditional name to match Jonathan or we have a few names we like that we feel may not go with Jonathan. Any suggestions would...

Is this normal? Should I go doctors 🤔

Hi! I’m only 5 weeks pregnant hence the anom! I have a 10.5 month old called Arabella Sofia, both my favourite girl names combined into first and middle (incase I didn’t have a chance to use Sofia) I love really girly feminine names, any ideas!? Boy names I love the likes of Wolfe, Mason, Romeo, Hunter. Those style...

Socks on carpet are a no go for me now. I slipped on the stairs and fell down about 5 or so last night. We have a townhome so stairs are everywhere. Could have been way worse, and thankfully I fell flat on my butt and lower back but it was terrifying. I hit the steps HARD and immediately began scream sobbing for my ...

Hi everyone, I’m currently 13+3 and as of yesterday, my sickness seems to have completely disappeared… I am still taking my anti sickness tablets but I was still getting nausea with them up until yesterday. I know it’s weird but I’m now worried something is wrong… has anyone else’s just disappeared at 13 weeks and ...

Since going into my third trimester, I’m having really bad rib pain. It’s a sharp pain and is really bad during the night. Has anyone else experienced it and anything that has helped? I’m taking paracetamol but I’m starting to become concerned with how often I am having it to relieve some of the pain

I have a private scan tomorrow at 6 weeks 2 days I’m so nervous for it after 2 losses I just want to see that little bean on screen 😫 Sometimes I don’t feel pregnant at all, the only symptom I really have is sore boobs, bloating and I’m super tired every so often! Send positive vibes our way for baby #2 🤞🏻❤️

Hey! Had my 20 week scan this week and was told I have a low lying placenta and if it doesn’t budge by my 32 week scan then I will need a scheduled c section! Has anybody else had this at all? My anxiety has been pretty high as I really wasn’t expecting talk of a c section at this point. Thanks in advance ❤️

The baby has been super active this morning and up until now I started feeling period like cramps. Makes me worried some, I keep running to the bathroom to make sure I'm not bleeding.

Im 38 weeks and I have had alot of what I was thinking was discharge or urine leaking for the last day(ish) more than usual! It’s also mainly when I stand up or cough etc whereas if I need a wee I can hold it fine! It’s also light in colour, like a yellowish! I have had more pressure/pains/tightness but nothing majo...

Hi everyone I have a girl called Indie and now pregnant with a boy. Wanting names that would go well with Indie pleaseeeee

She’s been like this since birth. Literally never sits still unless she’s fast asleep. Should I be worried? She does have severe allergies and silent reflux but this is all the time, not due to her tummy problems.

I had a third degree tear with my first and am due with my second in 7 weeks. Just wondering how second birth went for people after a bad tear? Also please comment experiences - I am due to have an elective C-section but am still back and forth about what I really want to do

My cesarean was an emergency but I still feel like Ive been judged by people

We had our 20 week scan last week and they’ve only been able to find one kidney. A second sonographer had a quick Look (because we didn’t get photos) and also couldn’t see it. We were reassured that children can live with one kidney and the functioning kidney grows larger to compensate for the missing kidney….althou...

Is anyone else struggling with round ligament pain? I can’t sit, stand or walk for more than 20 minutes without it hurting on my right side, it starts off as a stitch and then gets really painful. I also get a a really heaviness in my stomach the longer I’m upright. I’m doing Pilates/yoga/swimming and have seen two ...