Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy Care

Hi all. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with ketoacidosis? I was in Maternity Triage yesterday and the midwives told me I have really high ketones in my urine but luckily not in my blood. My glucose readings are all over the place too, I was told to speak to the GD Midwife on Monday but from what I picke...

I have been to triage twice this week and I am horrified! The delivery ward on the 8th floor has no free beds so they send women in labour to the 6th floor ! This Friday I witnessed a lady in a shared triage room (next to my bed ) been 4cm dilated and in pain and the 55 years old midwife was screaming to her to “s...

Anyone see it? Darker in person!

I’m 24 weeks and now am suffering from an increased thirst and no matter how much I drink I always seem to have a dry mouth. Anyone else the same?

Hi all! So I had a glucose test 3 weeks ago and it came back negative however, on my growth scans, my baba is measuring in the 98th centile with her tummy over 100 so they’re wanting me to check blood sugars. Yesterday was my first day and I was over the limit after every meal however, today- I’ve not changed an...

I’m a FTM, currently 30 weeks in and am starting to worry about all things labor and delivery. To help me feel better, I’m hoping to find some good prenatal exercises to prepare. Does anyone have a good app or program that they’d recommend? I’ve been doing some general workouts but want to start thinking about sp...

Anyone else having a very large baby? My little chunky girl will soon be here in a couple days ❤️

How accurate is this app?? Does anyone see any lines?

Has anybody ever had the midwife turn up at there house unexpectedly?? I am currently out with my daughter an my partner said that he midwife turned up at the house even though I have no appointment ect with her until 3 weeks time. She said she had emailed me but I haven't got it, he gave her my number number but ha...

My first response looked like this yesterday but today I swear I can see it without the flashlight and then something is catching my eye with the easy at home. What do you think? Easy at home in comments

Feel like I can see something but I’m probably loosing it!!!!

I’m one week post c-section and my bleeding has significantly reduced, I’ve started using normal period pads. But I’m finding them so irritating and uncomfortable, currently using always platinum day and night. Ironically they say 5x more comfort but every time I open one I’m thinking 5x more comfortable than what ...

9 days to go and no sign of baby, I have no more appointments until 41 weeks and no one has spoke to be about my birth, birth plan or anything, is this normal?

When does it start??? So many mixed opinions, 27, 28, or 29 weeks ??

I’m not sure what dpo I am I just don’t know if something’s starting or I have horrible line eyes. And yes I know my windowsill needs cleaned lol we just started opening windows again with the weather cooling off. It was just the best place for lighting

Hi everyone , has anyone else been diagnosed with anaemia? And if so how low were your levels?

Is anyone struggling to get through on the admin line? I was told at my dating scan to chase my 16 week appointment. I'm currently 14 weeks and haven't had a letter or able to get through on the admin number so unsure what to do!

Am I seeing things? I think I am, it’s not my first wee and I’m not sure if I see the faintest line on some angles 🙈

For anyone who has applied for this, did it take the whole 4 weeks for them to get back to you ?

Hi, so I need a bit of guidance I should say, I gave birth about 8 weeks ago, normal vaginal birth, I got my period pretty much 5 weeks after giving birth, my period lasted about 16 days, I’ve been off my period for about 3 days now, and I’ve started again, is this normal? Or am I just going crazy