Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy

I just want to feel special for once 😭

So I had to have my 12 week scan today as I’m 12 weeks bang on instead of next week but even tho they said baby is completely fine I can’t help but be nervous that my scan pic doesn’t look the best? Idk it sounds insane maybe it’s because the scan was so last minute and baby wouldn’t really co operate tbh x

Does this get better? I'm so active and trying to lose some weight without compromising brwast feeding. I'm starting to fit back to my pre pregnancy clothes (some) but the overhang is still there and is making me so self conscious. Is this something that will be with me always?

Has anyone experienced having pain in the legs specifically the thighs that made you unable to sleep and it hurts to walk or stand?!

Is it normal to have a swollen line above the incision? I’m 2 weeks pos c section and it’s like puffy along the top of the scar, but literally just one line, not my whole belly? What can I do to get rid of the swelling and puffiness? X

Anyone had a scan and baby measuring perfectly fine except the femurs showing 4% percentile 🫤

Sister name to go with Logan, we really like Lyra but wondering on other people's thoughts.

8 weeks pp and still haven’t gotten my period. Should I be worried? Is anyone else on the same boat?

I’m 10 weeks 5 days I’ve had mild cramping which I know can be very normal, however I’ve just gone to the loo and when I wiped there was fresh red blood. I’ve previously had a miscarriage so of course right now Im spiralling! Has anyone experienced this?

I’ve been booked in for a emergency growth scan as baby is over 97th percentile at 28 weeks! Has anyone else had this?

Wondering if anyone had same sensations please? For alittle under week my stomach gets ridiculously tight when I eat or drink and doesn't seem to relax for several hours or until I can toilet. Then it feels like lower belly/womb is very soft almost loose inside and there is pressure on my bladder and between hips. I...

When would you send party Invites? as inviting some nursery pals but some of them are term time only, but for our August babies I still want to invite them so need to send quite early? XxxxX

I’m waking up in the middle of the night with these sharp numbing , stabbing pain on my left thigh . It’s only happening to my left . Where I do sleep and put weight on it but when I try to switch sides . I’m in constant pain from the nerve . Basically my question is what can I do to help it stop or just stop happe...

31 weeks and have a lot of pressure. Starting to feel uncomfortable sometimes when standing / walking. This is my second pregnancy I don’t remember feeling like this with my first. Anyone feeling pressure down below and general aches and pains? Xx

Does any c-section mama know if you had a c-section with your LOs having another one would you be having another C-Section or vaginal delivering?

Anyone who already has kids, understands the nub theory, or is just very good at guessing gender. What do we reckon? I’m actually not going to find out, however id love to hear people’s opinion!

Anyone else get a pain when they sneeze in there tummy ? Is that normal

Had a scan today and was very hopeful of finally getting a look at baby's face, but nope, she's chosen to be stubborn throughout the whole pregnancy. Bless the ultrasound lady for really trying this time. Only a couple more weeks until we meet her and get to see her face 😍 Anyone else have/ had a stubborn baby…

I have heard the heartbeat but with a transvaginal scan last week.

Had an emergency c-section then 22months later had a elective as big baby Now pregnant with third and want to try a vb Will be 2.5 years apart when baby due Anyone do 2 c-sections then a vb ?