Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy Care

Hi all, Earlier this week I went for a 34 week growth scan and turns out baby girls tummy is > 95th percentile and therefore they are worried I have GD. I didn’t do the test at 28 weeks cause I wasn’t asked to cause I’m low risk and didn’t meet any of the risk factors. Now I have to test my blood glucose levels 4 t...

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I am 36 weeks this week, and I just received a cervical check at my 36 week appointment. I am 3 cm dialated, 80% effaced. My friend is supposed to come tomorrow to help finish my nursery etc. I'm debating on canceling her coming just in case something happens. Opinions?

Hi mums, I am terrified, I have been booked for an ECV but the more research I do the more I am freaked out! Anyone who has gone through this, please can you share experience/opinion ? Pros and cons… can I cancel on the day of I don’t feel it’s something I am ready to do? Thanks

i’m exploring both, and keep going back and forth about it. not even sure that i want either! what are the benefits? is it worth the money? if a midwife can provide both medical expertise AND emotional support, why not do that? ahhh!! i’m 16 weeks tomorrow so not in a rush to make a decision. curious what everyone’s...

Me just calling back the nicu because I didn’t hear my phone ringing for his daily update. So I call back? The nicu desk lady is this little old bat of a women we’ve seen a few times. One she couldn’t find “me” Alexis lastname on Charlie’s thing. (What..) then does. Then says she’s not sure who called me. Mind you ...

Been put on metformin today as have gestational diabetes. Really scared to take as have read side effects. Just wondering if anyone can shed any light and if they been OK on it. Thanks

I feel like I’m looking at an evap Update: it was an evap. I can’t say when I ovulated or pin point when my period was due because I’m still regulating after IUD removal. I started my period today. At least it means I’m starting more regular cycles.

Today is the 7th day of me being sick . I have HG and called my ward to take me off this week however a colleague texted asking if I am coming to work today so I went to check my rota and realised they only took one day off . I have requested sick note from my Gp for tomorrow which is the 8th day of my absence howev...

My baby is measuring at estimated 7lb 3oz at 36 weeks 90th percentile! What’s everyone else’s measurements around this stage.

I’m so confused, when I first looked I didn’t see it, but now I’m looking closer… 13dpo. Invert in comments 💕💕

Has anyone else had problems keeping themselves hydrated? I didn’t particularly drink loads before I got pregnant but now I have to literally force myself to drink, I think I’m necking a pint when in actual fact I’ve barley made a dent but I feel like I can’t physically drink anymore. I can go most of the day with...

My midwife had upped me to 2 metaformin tablets a day and this morning when I woke up and took my reading it was 3.5 (usually it’s 5) this has logged as below target is this concerning? Should I call and speak to clinic or monitor for a few days? Also if anyone has any meal suggestions for dinner I’d love to hear th...

I’m 5 weeks today and I did a tests to see what clear blue would say in my numbers and it showed 3+, I also have a scan to locate pregnancy today, well hopefully in the right place and doing well. Does anyone know the Hcg threshold for 3+ ?

Someone I know who got pregnant at 20 and is posting videos of her bump (she is 4 weeks pregnant) saying hashtag teen pregnancy.

Had my 16 week midwife appointment this week (I’m due 1st July) and she said there’s not another midwife appointment until 28 weeks 😂? I’m sure there wasn’t such a big gap with my first…

Can I decline pre birth visit from the community midwife ? Currently consultant led and I’m seeing the doctor and midwife on alternate weeks not to mention additional testing. I haven’t started maternity leave yet and we are in the process of packing up ready to move house so it’s just a lot at the moment. I menti...

9dpo. AF due in 7 days. Today my boobs have suddenly been achy all day.

Hi, I've just been told today that I've got gestational diabetes. If anyone has any advice or tips on what to do/eat during and after my pregnancy, I would be very grateful. X

I’ve just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes today. I’ve got an appointment next week to discuss diagnosis further but was just wondering what sort of things I should expect as my next steps?