Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

How did you feel after drinking the drink? I have emetophobia, haven’t thrown up once my whole pregnancy. Everyone says it’s like a thick flat soda and I do have soda occasionally so I’m hoping it’s not bad. I got my lab slip to get it done on my own time before my next appointment I’m worried I won’t be able to k...

Girl or boy?? Are these pics too soon? 13 weeks here!

Feeling emotional and want it to go well, its getting closer but I am having baby early due to small growth. Worried about complications 😭

I’ve not got preclampsia or Help as of yet but currently waiting to be discharged from my third stay in hospital due to symptoms and high blood pressure. I’m now on Labetamol 200mg 3 x a day and I’ve got twice weekly apts at ADU for check. My issue is whenever I’m in hospital it comes down and I get sent home with f...

Do I've been paid my first month as SMP and only received 735! 😭 I worked it our as more because surely it's 4 weeks and 3 days as its a 31 day month?! Is this not how it's worked out it's so confusing!! Someone please help 🙏🏼

During my most recent ob/gyn appointment my doctor did an ultrasound like usual. The appointment before this last one he had noticed some calcifications on my placenta. He told me he wants me to start doing weekly non-stress tests at the local hospital because I'm only 33 weeks along. He said he might induce me earl...

subchorionic hematoma ….. Help.. has anyone had one before ? I didn’t have it with my first baby. The internet is actually freaking me out right now. If you have any advice that would be great!

If you don't have permanent hair removal do you still shave, wax, epilate when you're pregnant?

Did anyone who experienced preterm labor experience prenatal depression and decreased appetite before labor started? I’ve also been getting extremely light cramps (3rd pregnancy and it doesn’t feel like contractions more like a period. I’m expecting twins.

How long did it take for people to get their gestational diabetes test results back?

Girls am little worried I have dr appointment today , due to last couple of month I been get like a strange shakiness/weakness down my left side now am panicking that’s it’s something serious has anyone else had this could it just be anxiety x

Girls is it normal to have pre op day before section I’m scared

Has anyone here taken imodium during pregnancy? I'm seeing such conflicting information about it-some websites say it's fine, some say it's not recommended. Currently travelling and suffering a little bit but don't want to risk anything! I'm 11.6 weeks pregnant.

I don’t fall into any of the risk factors for GD for my hospital so I don’t get tested. I’m needing the toilet the entire time at night atm and get very thirsty. Anyone know if you can ask to be tested? Or anyone had anything similar

Like on the edge of the bed or just sitting on the bed not leaning on anything . I’m 33 weeks first time mom and it’s very uncomfortable. I was sitting on the couch with my home nurse and I had to lean back to get comfortable . Nurse partnership is what she’s called she’s from the Health department and helps with a...

I found out I'm having another baby girl. This would be my 3rd girl lol

Having a little panic as I just found out I am pregnant again (super exciting)! But what I’m not excited about is LO starting nursery as I’m already freaking out about getting sick my whole pregnancy as I’ve been warned LO will be consistently poorly for the first year. Has anyone been through this? Can anyone offer...

Doctor just called my 24 hour urine showed protein at 408 when it shouldn’t be over 300 😭 freaking out but I’m 37 weeks next week so possibly being induced next week? I really didn’t think I had preeclampsia, bloodwork came out perfect and blood pressure has only been elevated slightly running about 129/70 which…

Does anyone know how much glucose is in the second glucose test is in that horrible drink? I had a horrible reaction to the first glucose test. I have a history of hypoglycemia and after the hour I was super dizzy and lightheaded. Got my results and my blood sugar was 77. All the doctor said that’s fine even though...

Hi! I just BARLEY passed my 1 hour glucose test, has anyone had luck passing on the 3 hour one? Encouragement welcome please! Haha