Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy

Would people recommend a section for someone with severe health anxiety and fear of the unknown? Is the recovery bearable? I’m terrified I won’t be able to cope no matter what I decide

Does anyone know if they check & listen to the heartbeat in your 10week midwife booking appointment? I can’t remember from last time?

So I'm 20 weeks and 4 days today and had my anatomy scan for baby boy and he looks great and he was very active. I haven't gotten a ultrasound picture since I was 11 weeks and the difference in size is crazy. I'm so in love with him already and he has a little bit more time until he reaches earthside. I think I'm go...

I'm being induced at 37 weeks this Monday due to medical reasons. I'm sooo nervous!!!! I am ftm and I'm not sure what to expect. I definitely want the epidural but I'm not sure when to ask for it. I had a cervical exam and I'm not dialated AT ALL. Has anyone else been induced at 37 weeks? Please share your stories,...

I’m 31 weeks and I still don’t know if I love any of my baby names. I want to have the name before December since I plan on getting everyone’s names embroidered on our Christmas stockings lol. My first boy is named Leo and I’m having another boy. Our names on the list so far are Luca, Lincoln, Mateo, Koa (pronounce...

When do you usually get your c section date?

Hello! I’m 14 weeks pregnant with my second baby, and I have my first consultant led appointment. I have opted for a c section following a traumatic first birth. Also under consultant led due to previous cervix procedures and bleeding during pregnancy. Can any advise on what to expect with a consultant appointment? ...

I’m probably just being paranoid lol but curious all the same I had my bump measured at 27wks (now27+3) and it was 25inch which they said was normal but I’m over paranoid after being told by my midwife I should have 1 inch for every week gestation 😪 I have an actual midwife appt next week so she’ll be able to…

Does anyone see anything? I had an early miscarriage a months ago, haven't had a period back yet but ttc again. My levels went back down to 0 after my loss. More photos In comments

Hi Im a first time mum to be and I’m currently 33 weeks pregnant. For the last 2-3 weeks I have been experiencing some cramping in my abdomen with some back pain. Im not sure if they are braxton hicks the NHS website says that they don’t feel like cramps and there shouldn’t be any back pain but they also go when I m...

I'm so lost yall lol

Let’s see your 10 week external scan pics! Going for mine tomorrow and don’t want an internal so keen to see what sort of picture we might see ☺️

I am 36 weeks and exhausted! Over. It. All. What are we doing to keep our spirits up ladies? Words of wisdom, recommendations/suggestions, how are we spending our last few weeks? 🥰💞💙

Anyone’s c section hurt 11 months post Partum after doing core workouts

Soooo ladies, I saw my consultant today and he has booked me in for a c-section next Tuesday! I’m so excited but also very anxious! FTM🩷🩷

Has any other mums discovered they were breech and have had an ECV - how was it? Thank you!

Does anyone know how long I will be bleeding for?

Hi! So I’m having my first very very soon ❤️ I plan to circumcise and I’m worried about the care that goes into it. How hard is it for baby boy to heal and what goes into diaper changing? Also, what do they mean you need to tuck their boy parts after you change a diaper?

Anyone getting like brown spotting 4/5 weeks pregnant? I’ve noticed it when wiping the past day or two. TIA

I’m currently 8 weeks and 4 days, is anyone else just waiting for their bump to show!! I am so anxious for my bump it’s making me nervous 😬