Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy

How long did it take for you to get the results back!?

So I’m probably going to be getting induced tomorrow at Darenth Valley hospital! Any tips, advice? I’m so scared 😭😭😭

Hi! so in short i’m preggy so i’ve collected a ton of colostrum and my 5 year old woke up a a cough and cold. i want to give her some of what i collected because i have plenty but idk how much i should give her? anyone have any ideas? suggestions? i have some of the 1ml syringes, 5 ml, and then i’ve collected 1-3...

I've taken 3 packs (18 feeds) in my hospital bag. I'm due to have a c section at 38+1 and unsure how many I'll actually need to take. I'm expecting to be in hospital for 3 days. I can't rely on the hospital to top me up with feeds as I'll be using kendamil and I don't think they stock that brand.

Hi mums just been to my 35 week scan and my baby is weighing 7 pound and in the 97th percentile did anyone go to 40 weeks or did you come early and was you offered to be induced.

Has anyone got a hairy bump? 😂 Starting to feel like a guy when they have their beer belly out

Is this anyone else’s 2nd baby? I’m so happy but looking at my current “baby” who is turning 3 in August and thinking omg 😧 also I can’t remember anything really?

I am 38 weeks today. Just realized discharge or could be my mucus plug (lil brownish in color) I am not sure whether to call hospital or be worried at home. I m also experiencing back ache a lot lately continuously with mints of gap. Pour suggestions. xx

For those who read this book I am curious which plan did you follow? Basic, intermediate or advanced. I have insulin resistance & I am debating between intermediate or advanced plan. Also, how many of you had a successful pregnancy after following your plans? Have you had a successful pregnancy after a miscarriage?

After feeling really nervous about the care at Derby Royal after seeing so many negative comments, I just want to reassure anyone who feels the same that I could not fault the care I received. Labour took an unfortunate turn with ending in surgery but every single midwife, nurse, doctor, anaesthetist and beyond was ...

At the minute I feel like a bad mom, I count down the hours until nap time where I can just be. My house is a mess, I’m shattered and when it’s nap time I can settles my brain and just sit if I want to. I love my little boy and I’m lucky that my partner helps out on a night time after he’s done at work but I do majo...

I had my 20 week scan this morning everything was fine with what they could see but baby was upside down 90% of the scan so couldn’t completely compete the scan, so go back next Wednesday, I’m kinda happy I’ve got a rescan as my partner couldn’t come due to working nights and no one could cover him so he can come ne...

I can’t shake this feeling about a particular nursery in my area. They don’t reply to emails. It’s been 8 months since I submitted forms but there is no communication from them until I call. They don’t reply to emails. When I call they just say you’ll hear from us soon. There is always something they still have to f...

Can you please share your positive elective c sections with me? Due to have one in July and I’m absolutely terrified. Please no horror stories as my anxiety couldn’t take it.

My rainbow baby at 19w has a rare heart defect and LOW survival rate. A choice to make between two heartbreaks. Any advice?

I’m currently 39+4 and really struggling with energy levels and worried how I’ll cope when baby arrives. Is it true that pregnancy tired is different to new baby tired? Will I actually be able to find the energy to look after my baby? 🙈

Does anyone know if partners can stay overnight after giving birth at Birmingham woman’s hospital?

Hi all - anyone who has had a baby recently in the women’s - can partners stay over? I’m due in August and my first baby was born in Covid so worried about being on my own again!! Thank you x

I’m being induced in a few days. Does anyone have any advice? Without sounding dramatic 🤪I’ve mentally prepared myself to be waiting around a lot, have accepted the idea that the induction may be delayed, that it could take days and things may or may not work. Things could change in an instant etc. On a practical…

Any natural heartburn remedy or tips you swear by? Not a fan of going on omazoprole as I think you need to take it daily as a preventative not just when you have an attack? Hate the taste and texture or Rennies