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Hypothyroidism

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 1 month before finding out I was pregnant. My BMI is also 56. My first check up post positive pregnancy test was with a resident who seemed totally unconcerned with my thyroid condition and BMI combo. She also sent over baby aspirin to the pharmacy w/o speaking to me about it un...

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QA birth records request

Has anyone else requested a copy of their birth records/notes from QA? How long did it take? I put the request in back in October and received an email to say it was being processed a few days later, still haven't received anything 🤷🏼

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37 weeks 5 days

Does it look like baby has dropped? First pic is at 31 weeks, second pic is at 37 weeks. Last time midwife checked he was 3/5 engaged and deffo feels like he’s gone lower🤰🏽#secondbaby

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First time (pregnant) mom

What are your best tips for pregnancy, labor/delivery and parenting? This is my first time doing any of the sort and I’m looking for all the tips and advice anyone can give me.

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Best Moisturiser for Pregnancy

Looking for moisturiser recommendations for pregnancy! I’m 19 weeks on Sunday with my second and finding my skin is so tight and itchy this time round and wonder if I need a different moisturiser to help?!

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Anyone else just feeling let down

This is a little rant about the midwife service I’ve received I know they’re understaffed and things but I just feel let down and need to share. So I expressed my concern at my first appointment as I said last pregnancy I had a different midwife every appointment so was always measured differently and sent for growt...

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Please don’t judge me

If my peak was in February 16th what dpo am I?

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Please don’t judge me

If my peak was on February 16th what dpo am I today?

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Gestational diabetes

Hello! I’m currently 29+3 days. Have just been informed I have gestational diabetes, any mums that can give me some guidance on what to expect? TIA ☺️

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Super faint ?

Anyone else see a super faint line dead centre. Gonna test in a few days again but like am I being crazy ?

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Line eyes?

I think i see lines every month am i seeing things or are there lines? I think im 11dpo but could be 10dpo

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Midwives

Anyone else feeling a bit ignored by Peterborough Hospital and the midwives??? I'm 9+4 weeks pregnant, severely high risk and having twins and i honestly feel like I have slipped through the cracks. I've contacted my doctors and the hospital as I've had no correspondence, no booking appointment, absolutely nothing....

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Hospital notes/records

Does anyone know how to access/request your hospital labour notes?

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How often were you seen by consultant?

I’m only 12 weeks with twins, but have been told I’ll see midwife as normal and consultant as well. I stupidly forgot to ask how often I’d see the consultant or when that would start from. When did you see them first during your multiple pregnancy?

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Peak or not

Would u guy say this is my peak x

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Unpopular opinion: Saying “we’re pregnant” is cringe lol

He’s not mf pregnant 🫃you better own that shiii

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