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Any Mommas pregnant Again ?

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This is all so new to me!!

Took a test on Monday and one today and the line is definitely visible now 🥺

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Doula - worth it?

I’m thinking of getting one for either pre natal and birth prep, labour and post natal support. Some offer hypno birthing within their pre natal packages also. Has anyone got any experiences or thoughts?

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Faint line?

Can anyone see a very faint line or am I going completely insane? Not due on for another 3 days so will re-test but I’m hoping after a few losses that this is our chance 🥺🤞🏼

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Faint line?

Can anyone else see a faint line or am I going completely insane? Not due on for another 3 days so will re-test, I’m trying not to get my hopes up just incase but after quite a few losses I’m hoping this is our chance 🥺🤞🏼

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Back Pain

Hi just wanted to ask if anyone has used a pregnancy support belt to relieve back pain? If so, could you please recommend any good belts to try? Thanks

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Gestational diabetes

Has anyone had or got gestational diabetes in third trimester as its worrying me and I'm scared.

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Birthing consultation?

I've received an appointment letter asking to go to an obstetrics appointment at the antenatal clinic. I'll be between 36 and 37 weeks. Is this a birthing consultation? What have other people experienced at this appointment?

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gestational diabetes

Has anyone on here been diagnosed with pregnancy diabetes if so how did you control it ?

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Birth plans, colostrum collection and strep b testing

I see the same midwife at my gp every 4 weeks not once has she asked about birth plan or anything same with colostrum collection ive seen other people being given kits but nothing for me? im 38weeks tomorrow, it concerns me as apparently if you want to collect colostrum then you’re supposed to do it as of 36 weeks w...

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See anything?

Felt sick to my stomach yesterday but major drop in my bbt today :( I feel defeated

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Not understanding why they want to put me on insulin

So I got diagnosed 3 weeks ago and in that time, I’ve been trying to learn my diet- ive got this pretty much nailed now with the odd time where I test if I can have something. I’ve been put on two metformin evening and morning. My readings are mostly good with the odd spike from where I’ve tried something new and ...

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Healthy weight gain?

Hi Mama’s🩷i am currently 22 weeks pregnant with my twins and i have gained around 5/6kg so far overall. The last time i weighed myself (14 weeks) i had gained 5kg - so I’ve put on an extra 1kg by 22 weeks. Is this within a healthy range? I can’t seem to find any information that seems to agree on the same thing

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How long to wait for referral to dietitian

Supposedly we were referred back at the start of May I’ve not heard anything since. If you have been referred how long did you have to wait?

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Gestional diabities

34 weeks and got my phone call tomorrow to discuss possible gd diagnosis. Has anyone had the diagnosis and know what would happen next I'd I do have it? C section booked for 39 and 3. Will they bring it forward? Thankyou x

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Sure start

Hi everyone, I was in contact with sure start at the start of September about possibly joining some groups, they are running a birthing class which I would love to attend. At the time of contacting them I was 29 weeks and was told someone would ring me and arrange a home visit and get me registered for the classes. ...

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Helppp

Only 30 weeks but so ready to not be pregnant anymore 😭

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Becoming obsessed with line progression. Help

I’m literally obsessed. I’ve got the faintest line for the past 3 days and really worrying it’s a chemical or something. Can anyone reassure me or tell me to chill out! 🙈

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Advice/positive birth stories for large babies??

I’m 31 weeks, 5’6” and about 170 lbs. My baby just had an ultrasound that puts him at 99th percentile 😱 my boyfriend was a big baby but he’s not a big guy, about 5’11”. I’m wondering if I’m just eating too much or if I have done anything to make my baby so big?? The Dr.s are trying to prepare me for the idea of a c…

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Routine appointments

Hello, this makes me sound completely dumb🤦‍♀️ first time mum to be, I’m currently 27+4 and I was just wondering when my next appointment should be? I’m based in wales UK. My midwife is very bad at contact and hasn’t left any contact details in the badger app. I’ve also only ever met my midwife once at the booking…

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