Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy

I had an Emergency C-section 25th May 2024, and i still cannot lie on my stomach, when i do it feels like I’m lying on like a stone or something hard. Has anyone else had similar? i would of thought with it coming up to a year it would settle but it hasn’t.

I’ve had stabbing pain in the back of my head on and off all day. I’m 5 pp, anyone else had this?

Anyone else been placed under consultant led care? If I wasn’t anxious already I certainly am now! 🤦‍♀️

I’m always so tired these days. Even little walks make me feel breathless. I never at any point felt this way in my first pregnancy. How can I go on like this for two more months 😩

Does anyone happen to know if blood type difference to the baby affects the ability to delay cord clamping at birth? I’m a negative blood type but baby is positive so I’ll be having anti-D injections soon… I am wondering if delayed cord clamping is a possibility in this case. I’ll of course be asking at that appoi...

I am currently 13+6 days pregnant and although this is not the first time I have experienced bleeding during my pregnancy, I am a bit worried now because I have now experienced it 3 times and with small clotting. I don't know if it is related to stress or could be something else

Has anyone been on the injection and just randomly started bleeding with blood clots? I started in November last year and have not had any bleeding or a period since. I was on it before I had my last child and never bled then either. I just thought it was weird for me to randomly bleed like this.

Family members have assumed that they will be in the hospital waiting outside for the arrival of my baby, however I don’t want any visitors in hospital. I just want my partner there and the aim would be to leave the hospital as soon as possible (as soon as it is safe for me to do so) Has anyone else been in this si...

So this is my last baby and I’m going to get my tubes removed during my section, how do I tell everyone that expects to come straight to the hospital that I’m not accepting visitors?! I just want that time with my baby, children and husband! My m-i-l is nasty and selfish so will make out I’m the most horrible person...

Órla Penelope Cecelia Blair Joni Bonnie Nancy Brother is called Jude and the surname Botterman 🥲 not sure if a B name would go with that surname. Any other suggestions would be welcome.

Mums who have had a c section, how long did you wait before getting back into running or light exercise? I’ve been feeling absolutely fine and my midwife did say listen to my body and do what I feel comfortable doing. (She maybe didn’t mean running) I’m 3 weeks post section and as I’ve been feeling back to normal I...

Am I the only one or does someone else feel not pregnant don’t have no symptoms wen I found out I was pregnant I was just having cramping but Rn I’m 6w4d and dont feel pregnant have my first appointment next week on Wednesday

Did anybody experience this? I’ve been bleeding non stop since the beginning of my period and I’ve also found out that I’m pregnant. I’m not getting any help and the only advice is to wait for the bleeding to stop and take another test. I’m bleeding even more now. It’s frustrating as I’m sure I’m having a miscarriag...

I am in my 15th week and I have really bad headaches. My head feels heavy all day and I get really bad Migraines. It starts at the back of my neck and then turns into a headache.

Anyone get pregnant 11 months post c section? How did it go?

My baby turned 5 weeks yesterday and hasn’t smiled properly yet. I can’t wait to see him smile at me! How old was your little one when they first started properly smiling?

Pleaseeeeee tell me I’m not the only one seeing this! Don’t want to get my hopes up after a long time trying!

Everyone says it’s important but I’m struggling to drink plain water and nearly every electrolyte mix I’ve tried makes me nauseous. Help! Need low to no sugar options and/or advice on how to drink enough when you’re nauseous all the time 🤢

Hi, l am 30 weeks and 5 days and the last two days l am experiencing sharp stomach pain. I went to triage but they couldn't really suggest why l get this pain. They recommended to take paracetamol for 3 to 4 days and if l have more symptoms or the pain does not pass to visit them again. Fortunately, the baby looks f...

So I did a 20 minute postpartum workout today as baby is 3 months so thought it’s time to start. It’s actually killed me off 😂🙈anyone else struggling with working out/ how often are you doing it because I’m thinking 20 minutes every evening but I don’t know how realistic that is considering how much I’m struggling…