Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy Care

Hey everyone, can you recommend a good pregnancy exercise app? There seem to be so many out there, which makes choices difficult. Thanks in advance ☺️

If you have health insurance, it may cover some of your maternity needs like pregnancy belts and breast pump. My sister in law told me some do so I spoke to my insurance and my insurance said they cover the cost.

https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/pregnancy-sickness-cause

Is there a test I can take for pregnancy 3 days after unprotected sex? Or do I have to wait 1-2 weeks?

Has anyone read any good pregnancy books they would recommend? 📚

I know they aren’t mind readers but I have an appointment tomorrow at 39+6 and I’m wondering if she might be able to give me a clue of where I stand and if labour looks likely or not so likely. It’s on my notes I’m trying to avoid a sweep so I’ve been told they won’t offer me one. But will I get any other examinations?

Been tracking since CD 12. Cycles are around 32- 35 days never shorter than 30. Unsure what’s going on this month as cannot seem to find a peak? Peak was CD 19 last month.

Does anyone know if need to schedule this with my midwife or am I expecting them to let me know when my appointment will be? Any advice appreciated

Hi all, I found out I am pregnant last week (around 4 weeks now). I called the GP to book my first appointment (unsure what to ask for). The receptionist was also unsure and booked me a midwife appointment, hoping it’s a booking in appointment. Does anyone know if the midwife will ring ahead of the appt to confirm. ...

I can’t figure out how to search in this group for previous posts but my midwife’s just called to say the hospital have emailed her saying I have group strep b she said it’d only be an issue if I was having a vaginal birth which I was swaying towards an elective c section anyway as I’m having my tubes tied but my an...

First day after being back home today and midwife is supposed to come round today but I don’t know the time and I’m not sure if they tell you a time or just rock up?

Hi there I’m a first time mum 37+3 with a baby measuring over 39 weeks. Have been booked in for an early induction as have been told this could happen due to gestational Diabetes. How long do the results take normally to come back. I had a blood test on the 29th. Since finding out this is a possibility all I’ve crav...

Posting anonymously because I feel silly but I can’t understand the chart or what percentile

So my last period was 1/7/2024 - 7/7/2024 (uk) That would make me 8-9 weeks yet the lines on my tests aren’t very strong so would I only be a couple weeks

I was due af yesterday, should my lines be darker by now or are these ok

Still not to 3+ though on digital - worried it will be a loss as I’m 6 weeks tomorrow

The top test a line with colour came up straight away within time window and bottom test (most recent) cant see a line:( I got so excited over the first please help

I think the best item that I could possibly suggest for a pregnant woman to buy is a nightlight for the bathroom. One that adjusts automatically to the light and turns on when it's dark. $6 at Walmart and I'm grateful for it every time I go pee at night.

What happens at 25wk midwife appointment usually?

My blood pressure is up and down. I had a reading of 191/85 earlier and not long after it went down to 150/93. It fluctuates a lot and can also be in the 125/80 mark. Is this normal or should I contact the MAU?