Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy Symptoms

So I know the advice for any reduced movements is to contact the maternity unit but before I do that, I just want to know if there’s anything I can do to get baby to move a bit. I had RFM with my first born and was induced at 39 weeks due to 2 periods of RFM in 24h but I had a gut feeling something was wrong then ...

So this is embarrassing, I’m about 6/7 weeks pregnant with my 2nd baby. My son is 4. I suffer with severe sickness and when I’m sick I wet myself. (Luckily I’m on anti sickness now) But I’m guessing my pelvic floor is non existent. Anyone help me out here ? I have the Squeezy app which I need to get back using. Is ...

I am currently in my week 6 day 5. I occasionally have back ache and bloating but no nausea till now. Is it fine? At which week does nausea begin in general ?

Can your kids point to multiple body parts? My kid can pretty much point to every body parts on herself and on me

Is anyone else having shooting pains across belly and pelvic area? Some lower back pain and headache?

I’ve got really strong pubic line pressure 30 weeks + 2 feel really strong the pressure I’m feeling and can’t sit comfortably? Anyone else had this or what did they do about it?

Not looking for advice or starting a debate on circumcision, just have a question for those of you who have had your son circumcised. It’s been 4 days since my son was circumcised, he had surgical gauze on for the first 2 days due to a small tear he had and the gauze was just removed yesterday. Today he has some yel...

I have not gotten my first period yet since giving birth in September and I do breastfeed/pump. Which is why I didn’t think much of it cause I know that can delay it. awhile back I bled for like two days but very light and now this week today would be the fourth day of light bleeding but yesterday I felt a Gush of b...

I’m sure that I am feeling baby’s movement in my bum these days. Anyone else experiencing this???

Would you say movements are reduced if they don’t feel as strong as usual? 35+5 and baby is moving and I can feel her from the outside but they don’t feel as pronounced as normal? Not sure if I’m overthinking it or not so would appreciate any advice!

Is constant cramping pain normal. This has been going on now for couple of days. It feels like I’m on my period ??

Hi guys, I had a mc on 7th feb, I was 4 weeks. I only bled for around 5 days. This was also during the time my period was due.. the bleed wasn’t that much but definitely was not implantation, as there were some clots. My preg tests at this time were negative. However I have done 2 pregnancy tests a couple of days a...

I’ve been craving a seafood boil? What seafoods can we eat and what can we not eat ?

Where I caught a cold I haven’t kept on top of babies movement. I have definitely felt baby move but now I’m self doubting if it’s reduced movement. My due date is in 4 days. I also have a new burst of energy where I don’t actually feel pregnant anymore: my belly feels lighter not heavier. Anyone else experience...

Does anyone else want chocolate, have chocolate then regret it cause you think nooooo more weight put on🙃😩😂 just done this with a bag of maltesars x

Hi all! I work in an office and am finding it uncomfortable to be sitting down all day at my desk. I have to keep getting up every 20 mins to walk around. I’ve ordered a cushion from amazon to see if that helps. I’m only 20 + 4 days pregnant. Is anyone else finding this or just me?

Anyone here showing a baby bump at 11 weeks? I don’t know if I’m just bloated, but my tummy seems really round. Is it normal to have a bump this early?

I woke up this morning feeling positively exhausted. I’ve been having constant painless tightening in my abdomen—honestly it’s hard for me to tell if it’s baby moving or tightening but it definitely has a warm, pulling sensations. I’ve probably had 8 quick pulls in the past 10 minutes or so. Is this normal???

I’m 34 weeks tomorrow. I have been cramping and having contractions for the past week. They ease up sometimes but will have hours where I can’t do anything. My belly gets hard during them but I’m very crampy all the time. My ob knocks it to Braxton hicks when I mention anything and kinda shrugs all my concerns off. ...

I have been getting quite a few braxton hicks, but 90% of the time I'm stood up my stomach is solid.. Anyone else? (37+4 FTM)