Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy Symptoms

Helloo! I’m 10+1 weeks and at the moment, I’m suffering with crazy nausea and unbelievable tiredness! It’s my first day I’ve taken off work today because of how horrendous I feel! I work in an office all day and it’s really becoming difficult! How did everyone manage going to work if they felt horrendous from thei...

My baby does a quick little shiver/shake randomly. It’s basically like when you are cold or get the goosebumps and have that quick involuntary movement. The room is normal temp so I don’t think she is cold. Sometimes she is excited before or after she does it. Other times she seems tired. Anyone see this? My baby is...

I’m pregnant after a miscarriage but my only symptoms are minor sickness and so so tired! I’m worried something is up as i’m not very sick yet. Anyone else have the same at 5 weeks?

My vagina feels bruised / tender with some internal niggling….. Had an unsuccessful sweep yesterday as cervix was to closed for midwife 🫠 Backache is just a thing of pregnancy for me BUT I am getting some twinges there Lots of BH Some random swelling in my hands (not pre eclampsia type swelling, just fluid…

I have pcos so get my period every 6 weeks usually. I have been having really strong period cramps for days now as my period is due this week. However still not got my period and my cramps are that sore it feels like I've got my period but I still don't? I took a test a week ago and it was negative, do you think I ...

Hi all, I just wanted to know if anyone else's baby is still Breech at 32+ weeks. I am 35 weeks today and she's still Breech, I'd really love for her to turn and am trying things like the puppy yoga pose, birth ball and swimming but wondered how many others had a breech baby still.

is a increase in your baby’s movements something to worry about? I find her kicking all day constantly. I’ve asked my midwife she said it’s not a concern at all but I can’t help but worry maybe baby is distressed or something?? it’s happened for the past couple of days now.

Hey, I had a scan yesterday and it seems my little one is transverse (laying sideways). The doctors/midwives gave me mixed feelings about whether I should be concerned or not… I’ve seen things like spinning babies and home remedies you can do to help get the baby head down. Does anyone have any advice or tips t...

I rolled off the bed last night in my sleep and landed on my coccyx, didn’t hit my stomach on the way down that i’m aware of Not in any pain or anything, should i get checked or will i be ok?

Just been given these for my nausea and wondering if anybody else have tried these?

Not just themselves but the bottle washing, pumping milk, making sure you have eaten, showering. I don’t have help in the mornings to help feed, change and entertain baby while I get ready so if I chose to sleep the extra hours with the baby I feel like I’m juggling everything throughout the day. I feel overwhelme...

When did people feel their first baby’s movements? I’m 17 weeks and unsure if I keep feeling things but it’s not consistent/everyday

Just wondering if anyone has experienced shooting bright white lines in their vision? I had a migraine aura at the beginning like a cluster of Christmas lights & couldn’t see properly for 15 minutes but haven’t had it since but every now and again I get bright shooting lines in my vision.

Is there anything we’re doing for little ones with snotty noses? She doesn’t sound congested so not sure it it’s right to use the nasal drops?

I am 38 weeks tomorrow and for the last probs 5 days I feel so drained. Everything is an effort I just want to sit/lay down 24/7. Is this my body’s way of prepping for labour?!

I’m currently 22 weeks +1. I’ve been feeling baby since 16 weeks and the movements and kicks are always in my pelvis/ lower belly and that hasn’t changed. I’ve had the odd movement just under my belly button but nothing else. I also haven’t seen any on the outside. Is this normal? I swear in my first pregnancy the...

I haven't shaved in such a long time and I think I just cant be bothered at all..sometimes even when I need to drink and eat I just don't want to..I don't know what to do..any advice..

How long does bleeding last after childbirth is anyone else still bleeding? I had my baby girl on the 24th February by a vaginal birth, and still bleeding, some days are only spotting but some days it goes back to red again but not heavy but still wearing pads every day, my baby girl is 6 weeks on Monday 🩷😊

I am 9 weeks pregnant tomorrow and have just had some brown discharge when I’ve gone to the toilet. Is this normal and should I be worried? I’ve messaged my midwife, just waiting on a reply💜

Hey girls, I have been taking Progynova 4 tablets a day to prepare for FET and after a few days I started having Nausea and Diarreah. Every morning I have cramps and diarreah and it’s so uncomfortable. Did you have any symptoms from it ?