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Anterior placenta

I wasn’t worried in the slightest about having an anterior placenta (especially since my OB reassured me there’s no real difference other than the movement dampening) but now I just read that it could require additional monitoring for complications during delivery? Has anyone had this come up for them? Let a girl…

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Low lying placenta

Hi guys, when I had my 20 week scan, they said that I had a low-lying placenta, and they booked me in for a 32 week scan. Just wondering if anyone else has had this?

Incognito
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Ultrasound tomorrow

Guess how many I’m having!

Incognito
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Baby weight 34+1

Just been for my scan and baby was weighing approx 6lbs. Anyone similar for anyone else? How much did baby weigh when it was born and what gestation?

Incognito
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Baby Growth measurements

Can anyone explain what this means ? Is baby measuring above 97th centile or am I reading it wrong?

Incognito
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Gestational Diabetes

So I’ve been diagnosed with GD at 36 weeks 2 days. Baby is due on the 18th May. His tummy was measuring abit chubby - I thought this was cute so they asked me to do the sugar testing last week. I had a growth scan last week and his tummy had dropped slightly. With it being so late in the pregnancy ; next Tuesday I...

Incognito
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Growth scan at 34 weeks 5 days

Been for my growth scan this afternoon and was pulled into a separate room by a doctor and told my baby is measuring extremely larger than she should be. They’ve frightened me by saying my body won’t be able to deliver a baby that big if she stays put till 40 weeks. I’ve been given 3 weeks to decide if I want an ind...

Incognito
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growth scans

hi, just had my 26 week midwife appt and been referred for a growth scan as my bump is measuring at 29cm, what happens at the scans? ik that it’s all inaccurate anyway. i also have a high bmi anyway so does this not affect when they measure bump aswell?

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Bloods

I had some bloods done on the 10th April, when should the results show on badger notes? They still haven’t? I’m assuming they’d have called me if there was a problem

Incognito
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Worrying

Does anyone else find it hard to stay off Google? Any little twinge, discharge or anything different I’m on researching and I don’t think it’s helping 😅 but don’t know how to just keep my mind at ease

Incognito
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11 weeks

I’m 11 weeks. Is it too soon to announce pregnancy or shall i wait another week? I’m just so impatient after trying for years to conceive 😂 I’ve got my scan today so was going to post after 🥹

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30 weeks today!

I really want to book a 3d scan but I want to hang on and save my money LOL. Anybody planning on getting a in between scan in the 3rd tri? I have seen my baby boy since 23 weeks 😩

J
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Hard to tell - can you even see the nub?

This is my 12 week scan - 12+4 I was at the time. I don't even know where to look! Also, the skull? I have no idea.

K
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Let’s see those 20 week scan pics!

Feeling v blessed! Confirmed girl 😊

A
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Early scan

So happy and excited after getting a peace of mind scan yesterday 5 weeks pregnant can’t wait to see you grow ❤️

K
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Is it safe to take TVS

Am 4 weeks pregnant. Is it safe to Transvaginal scan at 6 weeks?? I can’t wait to see my baby.

Incognito
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12 week scan Friday 🫣

I had an early reassurance scan at 7weeks and everything seemed perfect at the time but now my nervousness for Friday is steadily increasing. I will be 12+2 on Friday but what makes me anxious is that for maybe 4-5 days my nausea is complete gone (I was never sick anyways just nauseous when hungry) and my breast is ...

J
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34 week growth scan - update🥹🤰🏻

Hey ladies! I’ve just got back from my 34 week growth scan (currently 34+1) so I thought as always I would give you all an update. I had this scan due to reduced movements. Baby girl is still head down (cephallic presentation) however she’s not engaged. She’s gone from the 12th centile to the 15.7th centile. Her est...

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Why do people post medical queries on here rather than going to see a professional eg. Pictures of rashes on their children? (No judgment, genuine curiosity)

I'm from the UK so am wondering if it's an access to healthcare thing or something else.

Incognito
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Heart murmur in my 4 month old

Hi girls, my sons pediatrician not8ced a heart murmur at his 2 minth pediatrician appointment and yesterday at his 4 month appointment she said he still has it and is getting us a referral to get an echo done to be safe.... I am so worried for my baby boy..... any experiences with this anyone can share?:( thank you

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