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Pain in stomach and under ribs

1 week post section and have awful stomach cramps around my belly button and under my ribs that are on and off. Anyone else or is this abnormal?!

Incognito
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Early Bleeding

Hello Everyone ! I just recently found out I'm pregnant with baby #2 and I'm currently 6 weeks and 3 days pregnant. The past couple days I've been a little stressed dealing with Easter and family gatherings and I've been having some light redish pink bleeding. Is this normal or something I should be more concerned ...

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Anyone purchased a humidifier?

Looking at Frida or Vicks if anyone is currently using one

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Thrush

Anyone suffer from reoccurring thrush? What is the cause and how are u treating it? I've had it on/off for yearrrrsss and the docs just prescribe me with pessary or tablet

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Should I be worried ?

I’m 33 weeks pregnant and my doctor checked my cervix because I’ve had quite a few Braxton hicks contractions lately and she said my cervix is still thick but she could fit just her fingertip in it , but ever since she checked I’ve been in so much pain walking is terrible. I would understand feeling like this after ...

Incognito
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Heartburn

I’m nearly 36 weeks and omg the heartburn is killing me!! I’ve tried drinking milk, cutting out anything acidic, taking liquid gaviscon or rennie but when I do they only help for about 5/10 minutes before it all sets off again. Has anyone discovered any tricks that help? I know not long to go now but don’t know ...

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Anyone else?

Any other girlies experience lower right abdominal cramps under the belly that radiates to lower right side of back? I’m 6months today and went to get checked because the pain was horrendous and worse when I walked and everything seemed fine with checks and pain went but is now back again 🥲 anyone else had this?

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Horrible taste in mouth

Hello everyoneeee, I'm at my wits end, I'm 8 weeks pregnant and I've got such a constant horrible taste in my mouth which is making me feel so sick, it's only stopped when I'm sucking on really sour sweets. Anyone else had this and did you find that any anti acid medication helped? Unsure if I should take a couple o...

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Random pulls/pains

Anyone have a dull aching pain on the left side of their back in early pregnancy? Only 5 weeks but today I seem to have had more back pain which I know is normal, but it’s on the left side mainly and it’s almost a throbbing pain?

Incognito
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Fetal Movement question

I‘m 24.2 weeks, some days my baby moves or kicks a lot some days also strong kicks. since today she hasn‘t kicked so much.. and its more like subtle kick is it normal?

Incognito
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Tummy still feels tender / bruised from c section

Does anyone else’s tummy hurt when pressed down on? Never had this pain with the first but I’m still so tender and feel bruised!

Incognito
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Was I having contractions?!

Hi everyone, so last week Thursday light around 4 pm I started feeling period like cramps not only in my lower abdomen but all over my tummy, Bach ache and cramps on my legs along with pelvic pressure to the point it felt like it was burning 🤔! It lasted for 4-5 minutes…..exactly 30 minutes later it started. NB:…

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Show me your bumps!

I’m due June 12th (but inducing on June 5th). So I’m almost 33 weeks pregnant/8 months pregnant. I feel like my belly was WAYYY bigger with my son at this point. I do think I finally “popped” this week , but even so it doesn’t look like an 8 month belly to me . 😳 have you guys experienced this? I’ve gained around…

K
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Calpol vapour plug

My LO has been congested for a few weeks and a few people recommended the calpol vapour plug but she isn’t 3 months till next Wednesday. Anyone know why you have to wait or has anyone used one before 😕 Don’t really know what else to do as she wakes up so many times struggling to breathe and saline spray isn’t…

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Anyone experienced something similar?

Ever since my little guy was around 3-4months old I've noticed a strong right hand preference. I wrote it off for a while, but started noticing it was getting to the point of delayed motor milestones. Didn't roll till 7 months, but only in the direction where he could use his good arm to help with momentum. He's fin...

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Coccyx pain

Omg, has anyone else got coccyx pain? Mine is so sore! I cant sit for too long as when i try to move it is soooo painful😖😖😖

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Nosebleeds

Hey! I wondered if anyone else’s 4 year old suffers with nosebleeds? My little boy has had 5 nose bleeds over the weekend, they stop very quickly but unsure if this is normal or not? Thanks for any advice! 🥰

J
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Movements near ribs and super low down, curious if baby is breech or head down?

Anyone have any idea how to tell? I have got a growth scan Friday I'm just curious lol;!

Incognito
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July bumps

I would love to see your bump. I’m due on the second week of July. I have never felt bigger and heavier! 😂 I can’t wait to feel light again, but I will also miss my bump and having my boy inside me.

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Movements - what is normal??

Hi! I’m 22 weeks tomorrow and I’m just wondering what’s normal in terms of movements for this gestation. I had been told I had anterior placenta but that it was more on one side than the other. Some days I can feel a lot of flutters and soft kicks but over the last couple days haven’t felt as much. I know baby is st...

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