Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

Any other first time mums scared to burp/wind their newborns? I’m terrified of everything and I know everyone says it comes naturally and midwives will show you what to do in hospital but they’re so delicate and I’m so terrified 😭

Any tips for getting through the first trimester when you find out at 3 weeks? Full of anxiety and still have weeks to wait until I can have a scan

i’m 37 weeks today & my midwife said at my last appointment that my little girl is 3/5 engaged but my god can i feel her pushing her way down today - was this ever a sign of early labour for anyone?

Hey lovely ladies I wanted to set my expectations for the period after when the baby is born. Part of me thinks it’s going to be a lot easier to move due to not having a baby living in my belly, and regaining my usual energy levels pretty swiftly. Is this actually what happens?

I had my GTT on Tuesday, did my own blood sugar first thing that morning and it was 5.8, which I know is high enough for diagnosis, then post-GTT sugar was 7.8, which is the diagnostic cut-off. They said I’d hear within a couple of days but still haven’t heard anything! Have been doing my own random blood sugars a...

So I’m just coming out of my first trimester, and I’ve already gained 15lbs. I am so confused what is happening with my body… I eat exactly the same I did before I was pregnant, I’m walking every day, plus exercising 4/5x a week. Eating extremely clean (90% Whole Foods/ everything organic and pasture raised/ the onl...

I’m 37 weeks now and occasionally hear my belly click. It’s so weird has anyone else experienced this? I’ve heard it’s baby’s joints but idk 😂😅

Does anyone else suffer with anxiety but it gets triggered for absolutely no reason OR gets triggered by you having too much skin showing/body related? I don’t have body issues I actually have always loved my body and still do. But if i am breastfeeding or expressing, I get crippling anxiety even if no one is around...

Hi ladies, could anyone advise me what would be considered as an increased blood pressure at the end of the pregnancy? I’m 39 weeks tomorrow and my blood pressure is slightly higher than usual ( up to 130/90). I heard that it’s common for blood pressure to go up in the end of the pregnancy , but what would be consid...

I am 1 week postpartum with my gorgeous newborn. I have a 18 month old. Currently husband is off work so it’s manageable, however he goes back week after next. Feeling a bit nervous about having to care for both of them on my own. Please give me your best tips on surviving!

She’s suddenly seems uncomfortable, won’t go in Moses basket anymore and seems unhappy. I’m filled with anxiety wondering how long this will last

I have about 8 weeks or a little less left when I find out c-section date for baby Phoebe to be arriving I want to get her nappy caddy sorted out but I don't know if 8 weeks is is to early who has started sorting there one out baby is due 4th December but C-section date will be the last week off November x

As a first-time mom, I’m 37 weeks pregnant, and it’s finally getting close. I can’t believe I’m only three weeks away; it still doesn’t feel real. I’m experiencing aches and ligament pain, but it all feels like a dream. I know I might sound selfish, but I’ve always focused on myself—just me and my partner. At 27, I ...

Hi, Recently I’ve been seeing a lot of black flying things floating around my vision it’s happened a couple times today but has only happened once the other day so not too often. I have low Papp - a so I know it’s more of a risk. I’ve been pregnant before and never had anything like this. I’m currently 17 weeks 5 d...

Hi can anyone help ? Just wondered if it is safe to take dioralyte during pregnancy ?x Thanks

I am five weeks postpartum and my belly still looks just as bad. It’s so so dark and dehydrated compared to the rest of my body (see attached pic for reference). I feel like absolute crap and am so insecure about it! I had a lot of stretch marks but not at the top of my belly so I dont understand why it looks so bad...

I shared a post a week ago about how I was admitted into hospital for heavy bleeding with a potential low lying placenta and got some positive feesback :) Turns out it's potentially placenta previa because while it cleared up - it returned 4 days later and again 2 days ago coupled with contractions. It was scary but...

Usually my readings are fine. I’ve done my diet (as diet controlled) as I should and I haven’t eaten anything I wouldn’t usually. Should I phone the hospital?

sooo I had pre-e during the last couple weeks of pregnancy and got induced! I'm currently 5 weeks pp & on bp meds. My bp will be normal but in the higher range. I'm just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience & how long it took for your bp to normalize? thanks!

Has anyone traveled while pregnant? My father in laws health is declining and they’re expecting him not to make it 😔 My husband left today and most likely I’ll be leaving if I get the call. Of course I’ll speak with my OB, but has anyone flown?