Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy Care

I’m tired of this

Have just been diagnosed with GD and feel super disappointed as I didn’t get it last time and my blood sugars have always tended to be low. But them’s the breaks. Anyone else in the GD crew and fancy keeping each other company?!

Has anyone had their midwife appointment since their intial booking appointment? I am 14 weeks and not heard from anyone.

What is everyone’s opinion on doulas? Did you use one? Were they helpful? Anyone hire one then end up needing a c-section then feel the doula was a waste of money?

Hi everyone! I’ve just found out I’m pregnant, it’s my first time and don’t have many friends with kids so I have no idea what to expect or what I should be doing 😅 I tried contacting my GP and it was impossible to get through, so I just self-referred to the hospital’s maternity services instead and they have…

Looking for something creative & fun.

The first photo is from the 3rd of October 2024 and the bottom is today. Does anyone know why my line just isn't that strong today should I be worried 😫

I think it’s peak?

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

Hi all, Anyone been diagnosed with gestational diabetes? Currently undergoing tests and feeling a little overwhelmed with all the information online.

Hey ladies, I've just got to maternity triage. How was your experience and did you have to stay long

My midwife is insisting that I do a 40 minute round trip JUST to get my blood pressure checked, even though I've not had high blood pressure throughout the pregnancy!! I've got a 3 year old and 19 month old who I'd have to find childcare for or take them with me... it's a little bit ridiculous, I'd spend more time ...

I’m planning ahead for spring events. Those who have been pregnant before: at 32-33 weeks, what is the likelihood I’ll be able to stand for 3+ hours for a concert?

Unless you are professional in massages, don’t give nobody massages. My husband and I massaged each other and the next day we woke up with stiff necks. It’s painful and we can’t move our heads🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I have the worst line eyes. It’s probably negative, but does anyone else see a faint line?

I’m considered low risk (which I’m very thankful for!) but that means my OB practice will have a midwife do my delivery with the MD essentially on call. My sister is an OB and has talked about how she has seen women start low risk and anything can still happen during delivery that would require an MD to be there in ...

Can anyone recommend a good white(/pink/brown etc.) noise machine? Thank you!

So im a really anxious person all the time. I’m due to have the gestational diabetes test. But I have a genuine fear of pooping in public. Pathetic I know. But I can’t even eat out. It really does affect my life. I’m now panicking massively it’s going to make me poo along with the IBS I was graced with. I can’t cop...

Is this a really faint line or a evaporation line

I’m 18 weeks tomorrow however I still haven’t heard off my midwife about my 16 week appointment. I’ve tried contacting the midwife department however it’s proving to be an absolute nightmare as they never answer the phone, they said leave a message and they’ll call back in 48 hours but still heard nothing in well ov...