Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy Care

I was trying to wait until 12-14DPO but per usual I caved at 9DPO 😅 anywayyyy I see a very faint line 🥹 does anyone else see it too?

Is this something I have to go about myself or does it get sent in the post? I’m 25 weeks and still don’t have one!

Was diagnosed with diabetes last Friday as my blood sugar readings are high they didn't say gestational diabetes they just said diabetes ill be referred to a dietician this morning one of my blood sugar readings were 10.3mmol it's really hard to avoid foods or snacks that have sugar in them I'm trying to eat as much...

Had my 34 week midwife appointment today and whilst checking position of baby the midwife commented on how low babys head was and said that she was ‘well wedged down there’ I kind of just laughed at the time but does this mean baby is engaged? Or just moved down? Do I need to pack my bag sooner rather than later? W...

I’m testing 3 days too early according to my tracking app.. I do also have PCOS so cycles are not always on time and on Letrozole round 4, 5MG. I’ve had a few months where I’ve had indent lines but first time not using clear blue, opinions

I've been diagnosed a few weeks ago as had it towards the end of my last pregnancy 🙃 I've been trying diet control but my fasting reading is high and I really don't want to start taking metformin 😭😭😭 as had really bad aide effects previously

I’m 27 weeks pregnant and my mil already announced my baby name all over social media before I even have 😩🙁

These are 48hrs apart, what do you think about the progression?

Hi all, Can I ask how many have experienced Insulin resistance getting worse as time goes on? Is this every time or only some? I'm wondering if I'm managing on diet at 29 weeks, if it will get harder as I reach 32+ and il likely have to go on meds as Iv read it gets harder then but not sure if that's a definite and ...

I've just had a look at my badger app randomly this evening and found loads of upcoming antenatal appointments I wasn't aware of including one in 6 days. Not sure if it's normal for them not to call or send you letters to inform you of appointments. I've had letters for my scans so found this very odd. Anyway just w...

Hello, Can someone please tell me how long it normally takes the first appointment for consultation on gestational diabetes? And what to expect. Is it really a group appointment? Thank you 😊

my lb finally has an appt with the dietician tomorrow. could anybody shed some light on the process? what the first appointment and so on entails? the letter for this initial appointment read like it’s a focus group? thanks☺️

Did you notice a dip in your supply when you went into deficit? I’m considering starting the deficit now, but my supply just dipped from being on my period so now I’m questioning whether I should wait a bit 🤔

Ladies when reading a clear blue do we still add on 2 weeks ? Been 3 years since I was last pregnant so I’ve forgot everything 😂

Honestly just want to rant a little, anyone else noticing the lack of space people give you when pregnant? Or just general acknowledgement, I'm constantly being too close to comfort to customers at work because they don't just give me some space really starting to get on my nerves

Does anyone else have GD and been put on insulin? Just been told I’ll be induced at 28 weeks and if he continues to grow the way he is then it may be earlier😅 looks like I might be having a November baby

I think I’m crazy and I’m 8 days before my missed period I will be retesting obviously but I’m impatient lol.

No idea … couldn’t get a proper angle :( I’ve ordered a blood test as I just can not wait any longer lol )

Hi. I am 6 week’s pregnant and have registered with the midwife team here but unsure when I should expect to hear from them/ have my first appointment with them

Is 27 or 28 weeks 3rd trimester??