Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy

So my son was born on the 30th of May.. so obvs every 30th of the subsequent months I count it as one month older…. What do I do in February when there’s only 28 days?! 🤔 All my other kids birthday fall between 3rd and 23rd day of the month so I’ve never faced this conundrum?!? This is a legit question. My…

I’ve been having contractions since Saturday night around 10 had bloody show yesterday at 7 am went to l&d no cervical change was sent home to see if it died down although they all confirmed I was having strong actual contractions. I continued having consistent contractions since then lost more bloody mucus plug at ...

Can you request a private room at George Eliot hospital?

I have a scan next week. My baby has been transverse or breech this whole pregnancy, total opposite to my first he was head down from pretty early on. I will be 36 weeks at my scan and if baby is still in either of these positions will they talk about birth options then?

My little one is 10 weeks old and I’ve just changed his nappy and found mucus in it for the first time. He’s EBF and we’ve not had any issues so far. He has a rotten cold and is super congested - could it literally be mucus he’s ingesting? Has this happened to anyone else? Not sure if I need to investigate it or not…

Can anyone tell me what pineapple does for you everyone keeps saying start drinking it or eating it

I’m 34 weeks pregnant and my belly button is hurting and I’m not sure why. Am I the only one?? Is this normal?

When did you start to drive after having a C-section? I'm 6 days pp and I'm desperate to start driving again, I know to wait till two weeks at least, has anyone started driving at 2 weeks pp? I'm only talking short 5/10 minute trips to the supermarket or the park for a short walk and then coming back

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I just woke up and suddenly I thought I had a period (slightly light) is it normal or something has happened?? I’m between six or eight weeks pregnant.

Scan is next Wednesday (30th) and I’m starting to feel nervous. Can feel baby move so I know she’s ok, but still just anxious. Has anyone got any positive stories to share to help settle the nerves as I realise there’s no point worrying?!

Hello all ! I just learned that I am pregnant again… I have a 6months baby and had an emergency c-section. I know the recommendation is to wait 1 year… so even if I am still happy because a baby is a joy 🥰 but I am very stressed and nervous, I would have like to wait longer… Would any of you mind share your…

I’m 7 weeks tomorrow! Can’t believe how quick it’s going already my 12 weeks scan is on the 22nd November when is yours girls? So excited counting down the days My little bundle of joy at 6 weeks 🥰

Anyone else getting slightly annoyed by the amount of appointment letters with no explanation of what they are for?

Im 23 weeks pregnant. I have an anterior placenta. When laying down at night i feel like my babies are kicking however when i put my hand to feel there is no kicking. Are my babies kicking or am i going crazy?

Had it confirmed my waters have broken, but unlike my first labour, I’ve no contractions. They broke 3 hours ago 😭. Anyone else experienced the same and got contractions going naturally? What can I do to get contractions going? Petrified I’m going to need induction tomorrow as it’ll have been 24 hours 😭😖😫

Morning - been advised to go to A&E. I have had a awful migraine that has resulted in me keep being sick for over 24 hours. I have had pain under my ribs and very low. Has anyone else ever experienced anything similar? Thanks x

Hi 👋 I’m 29 days PP, has anyone experienced any unusual symptoms after a c-section? I’m on 6 weeks blood thinner injection but the end of 2 week I started experiencing a sharp pain travelling up my neck along side my jaw on my left side and pain on my right shoulder blade on my right.. it’s putting a strain behind…

Only 5 week and I'm already throwing up. Not looking forward to the next 10 weeks (if this is anything like my last pregnancy)