Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy

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!

Are the majority of kicks supposed to feel like spazzams rather than kicks?

I know it’s early but I’m sure I see something?

Those of you who are consultant led for your pregnancy have you already had appointments through? I’ve got the midwife next week so can ask then but I just wondered if anyone who’s also consultant led has got anything through for the hospital too.

I’ve been testing my sugar levels for a week now and finding only my fasted levels are high - has anyone else experienced this and if so, has this changed your birth plan at all? My midwife mentioned if my levels aren’t under control i’d have to go on insulin which terrifies me, it’s bad enough having to prick my fi...

I have been having movements since 16/17 weeks. I’m now 21 weeks and feel like I’ve barely felt baby move today after having some strong movements the last few days. Is this normal? Should I be worried?

After 12w scan yesterday, midwife, partner and I accepted offer of being consultant-led. Can I get experiences of consultant-led and midwife led. Not entirely sure of difference or pros & cons. Thanks

If I open a bag I something or a big bar of chocolate lately it’s like I have to finish it. I can get some and put it back but then it’s like I can’t help myself going back to the cupboard for more. I generally eat healthy otherwise and am normal weight. Does everyone do this? I feel like I never used to but it’s li...

I'm 33 weeks at the moment and I previously gave birth at Maidstone birthing centre (3 years ago) and I'm hoping to be able to do the same this time. However if for any reason that's not possible I would have to go to pembury. So I'm just after your experience at the hospital, what happens if you have been induced ...

I was told at my 20 week scan that I have an anterior placenta, has anyone else been told this? Do you ever worry that because you can’t feel baby as much you think it’s reduced movement? I know I won’t feel him as much but I keep worrying that I’m having reduced movement 😭

I just finished my period a week ago, I’m 7 months postpartum, and this morning I was cramping and now I’m spotting very similar signs to the start of my last pregnancy. If I am wouldn’t it still be too early for a test? Im stressing here like idk if I should mention it to my partner or just wait🫣 or am I thinking…

my almost 5 month old always twists himself to where he is sideways and puts his feet in between the bars. no matter how I place him. anyone else’s do this? how to stop it before he gets stuck one day?

I'm a size 18-20. I've been feeling movements since about 15 weeks (now 19 weeks), but in the past week, I have felt some definite kicks. I was wondering, to any plus-size mums out there, when were you first able to see and feel kicks/movement from the outside?

I am due a little girl in August and am struggling with names, I have a little boy called Ernie so ideally one that fits well with Ernie.

Does anyone else love dunking biccies in tea?! I swear my baby will come out looking like a rich tea biscuit

Boy names beginning with L?

How are you guys managing being pregnant and having a toddler? Currently 24 weeks and I’m struggling. So so tired and I haven’t been able to keep up the past week.

My last appointment was 3/17 they said baby was healthy and I have one coming up the 14th. I'm just feeling less movements I am about 17-18 weeks should I try to go in sooner or wait for my appointment.

I never had BV before. Even with my first pregnancy, however my second I am now experiencing reoccurring BV. Did this affect anyone’s pregnancy? Google said pre term labor can happen but my OBGYN is not too worried. How can I stop getting it ?

Hey ladies, I had my 12 week scan today and it was one of the best experiences ever 🥰 Just wondering your thoughts on the gender?