Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy Symptoms

I’ve always read and heard that constipation is normal in the first trimester but has anyone experienced the opposite? I’m 5 weeks and 4 days and found out I was pregnant at about 4 weeks and have basically had diarrhea since then. It hasn’t been accompanied by any stomach pain or cramping so I’m not too concerned t...

Who has been told they have an anterior placenta and how often have you felt your baby move? I am 22 weeks and feel him so much sometimes and other days barely a flutter. I think that’s normal before 24 weeks anyway but interested to know what that means for the rest of pregnancy with this placenta positioning

Hi all, I’ve seen several post here about having nausea - myself included. Anyone here could recommend what’s the best remedy when you’re nauseous? Are those anti-nausea bands from amazon effective? Or should we drink loads of water? I just wanna survive the day without feeling nauseous or at least east the nau...

I had my mirena coil removed on 10/01 and started bleeding 48 hours after. My last period ended 02/10 (8 days before removal). I’ve had this coil for 7 years. The bleeding is heavier than my normal period, and has lasted 8 days so far. I’ve got a call with my nurse booked in but has anyone else experienced bleedi...

People’s options on baby shoes… (very keen on barefoot shoes) We went to Clark’s and they recommended pre-walkers for my little one who is walking around furniture and will walk when his hands are held, but not independently walking yet. I noticed the shoes were extremely hard and didn’t seem to have much flexibili...

When did your periods come back? I was bleeding for a good 3 weeks after birth, after a week I had bright red blood for 4 days, unsure if this was a period? I had unprotected sex at 5 weeks 4 days PP twice but I took the morning after pill. I thought I came on a period yesterday as I had a bit of brownish blood but...

Should I contact the midwife’s or be worried? So I’ve been feeling baby move for a couple weeks now but I haven’t felt them for the last couple of days. I know it’s still early but I was getting used to feeling them most nights before bed but haven’t had any since Thursday night. Just making me a little anxious

27w just come on the last couple of days - eye twitching in left eye, so irritating! Assuming it’s just tiredness as no other symptoms? Anyone else?

My toddler has been such hard work. I’m recovering for a c section, I’ve had no sleep, hardly any food. Husband had to go back to work. He refusing to eat and he’s so tired but refusing to sleep. It’s only day 1 and I’ve had enough.

Morning everyone. So first time mum to a beautiful little girl who’s 6 months but does anyone else feel lazy or like there not doing enough? We get up and do breakfast and bottles and play then she naps and I either tidy or just chill and then it’s lunch and nap and I’ll tidy and then chill and then it’s dinner and ...

I’m just over 3 weeks PP and am still bleeding quite heavy and had a few clots over the past few days. The midwives seem to have different views on this as to whether it’s normal or not. Has anyone else had similar?

22 weeks tomorrow… I’ve just had a terrible sleep, my hips hurt sooooo bad when I was trying to sleep! I’d switch sides and it would switch with me! Anyone else had the same problem?

Anyone else suffering with extreme tiredness? I have a 2.5 year old at home all day with me and really suffering. Not quite sure what I can do I’m getting between 7-8 hours sleep at night so I’m not tired because of not getting enough sleep

Have you got a bump yet and how many weeks are you?

Anyone else having some wild dreams at this stage of pregnancy? I keep dreaming about family members getting hurt and it’s awful

I had the worst nights sleep last night, I think PGP is back.. I’m so uncomfy. I don’t remember feeling like this so early on with my first? Anyone else struggling? X

How early did you feel kicking in your second pregnancy vs your first? Was it significantly earlier?

Hey all, me and my husband have both come down with a nasty sickness bug🤢 I’m really hoping baby will be okay. Anyone got through this before?

Hey ladies I started weaning last week with purees and my LO tried water out of the sippy cup once and hated it, won’t try it again. Just wondering if anyone else is experiencing this, or got any tips on how to get her to start drinking it as don’t want her to get constipated. Currently using Tommy tippee sippy cup...

I’m 21 weeks and recently have noticed to be waking up in the morning and having a nose bleed, is this normal? I’m guessing it could be due to hormones x