Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy Care

Anyone else struggle to actually speak to their midwife? Rang the midwife office at rake lane hospital 42 times this week (not even exaggerating!) and no answer. Unable to leave a message either as it cuts off. Not sure what else I can do? I rang the admin reception who gave me my midwife’s direct mobile number - no...

At what week would you be having your GD test? I was told at my booking in appointment that I was to get one but not sure when it is? I’m 24 weeks and also supposed to have had my 24 week midwife appointment but that’s not been arranged either. Contacted the midwife unit but they weren’t much help unfortunately! Ju...

Sorry about background,feeling like I should be seeing something by now? I know CB aren't the greatest tho

I've had an appointment added to badger for shared midwifery medical team I'm 28 weeks so I will be 32 by then any idea what this is for? Anyone else? Thankyou xxx

I had a miscarriage last month. Just tested at 10dpo and these are my tests. Do these lines look okay, im nervous about having another miscarriage

I can’t believe I’m looking at a line after all this time!

It seems quite faint for like 13/14 dpo but it was a rapid clear blue which isn’t as sensitive and I’m not due on until at least tomorrow. Just trying to stay relaxed as I’ve not seen a positive test since April last year which ended in chemical🙏🙏

In 10 dpo and I feel like I have line eyes , I know it’s probably negative but feel like I can see a line

It’s been two weeks since conception I see a second line can you guys see it ?

Hi guys! Just got diagnosed today with gestational diabetes. I’m already starving and wondering what everyone is eating to keep it under control? Any tips would be nice. 😊 I’m 29 weeks 6 days now

How hard was it and why? Im trying to my current clinic is just ignoring me and just not cutting it im not comfortable and the way they are trying to do things like without telling me im just so comfortable and mad Im about 28 weeks rn don’t know what to do

Hello, I’m 30 weeks and don’t have any more midwife appointments booked. My midwife forgot to book me in at my last appointment and I haven’t been able to get hold of her despite texting since the 11th August. I’m a second-time mum so I don’t know whether my next appointment would still be 31 weeks? Does anyon...

Has anyone else had/having just a telephone appointment for their 2nd midwife appointment? Thought it was a bit odd as I thought they’re supposed to do checks. Won’t be seeing her next until end of October.

Anyone been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Any tips just feel like no matter what I’m eating I’m still getting a high reading! 😩

Hi! 👋 I have an appointment on Monday at Homerton hospital but totally forgot my time and can’t see it in my NHS app. Does anyone know a number I can call to check somehow? Thanks guys

Help! Scared I’ve developed diabetes post birth. So I was very borderline when diagnosed .2 over on 1hr post sugary drink reading - fasting and 2hour reading were perfect. I managed my GD with diet and never spiked when monitoring bloods. My CHM said my average blood sugar was 4.8 and that my HAC1 was 28. My actual ...

So I didn’t find out I was pregnant until I was already 8 weeks. Contacted my GP right away but the earliest they’ve been able to get me a my initial appointment is the 13th of September at which point I’ll be nearly 14 weeks. Isn’t that super late for first appointment, they’ve assured me it’s alright but I don’t k...

I feel like I see a faint line but I’m supposedly 16dpo today and I feel like the line should be a lot darker than this by now 😞😞 Any help or advice?

I'm nearly 9 weeks and still haven't seen a midwife (apart from early pregnancy one cause I had an early scan cause was paranoid) is anyone else still waiting should I call them or? I hate all the waiting in the first trimester haha ❤️

I have just started taking insulin as I have high blood glucose in the morning, I have to take this at night before bed. However I’m still getting High readings in the morning has this happened to anyone else?