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Epidural site??

Does anyone else ever get a random zing in their epidural site?

Incognito
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Miscarrying

i’m unfortunately in the process of miscarrying with my 2nd baby. i’ve never experienced something so traumatic, both physically and emotionally, in my life and idk how to feel. part of me didn’t want another baby, i wasn’t sure if i was ready, but now that i’m miscarrying i feel disgusting for ever feeling that way...

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Nose bleeds

Hi everyone! I’m 31 weeks and I’ve been experiencing nosebleeds everyday. Is it happening to anyone else? Not sure if it’s hormonal or weather change

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ENCOPRESIS! Any advice???

I tried increasing fiber rich foods and eliminated dairy and processed foods. Any other suggestions???

Incognito
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Pregnancy insomnia 💀

I am experiencing the WORST insomnia of my life! I had mild insomnia with my first, but its gotten to the point where I cant even nap during the day?! Were on day 4 of the insomnia and ive maybe slept 7 hours total this entire time. I go to bed at 10 and lay there with random songs on loop until my baby wakes up a...

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Back pain relief recommendations?

Hi all - 37wks here and struggling with mid to right back pain that is also coming from the front ribs I think from baby kicking. Also- have slightly elevated fluid levels so might also been causing everything to squash. The pain is worse after walking more than 15 mins which sucks because I love walking. Any tips...

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Baby movements or not?

I'm 17 weeks +3 and this evening I have a strange sensation between my bellybutton and pubic bone, feels like I'm being flicked/poked from the inside...could this be baby or am I getting excited over nothing 😅

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Baby movements

I'm 21+3 and up until Sunday, was feeling baby more with each day. I didn't feel any movement on Sunday and have had limited movements the last two days. Has anyone else experienced the same at this stage of pregnancy?

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5 weeks and 2 days pregnant

Hey there ladies! I am 5 weeks pregnant but haven’t experienced morning sickness. Is that normal at this stage. This is my pregnancy test. It’s clearly positive lol 😂

Incognito
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Anxiety

Hi everyone, I’m currently 9 weeks pregnant and my anxiety is through the roof! I’ve been feeling nauseated for the past couple of days, however, now for the last day or two I feel completely fine. Is it normal to feel no symptoms at all, all of a sudden?

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Bleeding after vaginal birth and tearing

I am day 10 and still have period like bleeding. And it hasnt been improving since day 3,4–Is anyone else have the same experience?

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Optimal position for birth

I’ve been hearing different thing about the optimal position for baby to be born. I know if they are head down and facing our spine is better for delivery, but in my NCT classes the teacher actually said that the spine of the baby should be on the left/right so the baby would almost be lateral to us… I’m a bit confu...

Incognito
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Braxton hicks

Hi Im a first time mum to be and I’m currently 33 weeks pregnant. For the last 2-3 weeks I have been experiencing some cramping in my abdomen with some back pain. Im not sure if they are braxton hicks the NHS website says that they don’t feel like cramps and there shouldn’t be any back pain but they also go when I m...

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What we doing ladies??

I am 36 weeks and exhausted! Over. It. All. What are we doing to keep our spirits up ladies? Words of wisdom, recommendations/suggestions, how are we spending our last few weeks? 🥰💞💙

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Spotting

Anyone getting like brown spotting 4/5 weeks pregnant? I’ve noticed it when wiping the past day or two. TIA

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The bump

I’m currently 8 weeks and 4 days, is anyone else just waiting for their bump to show!! I am so anxious for my bump it’s making me nervous 😬

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Terrible nausea!

Hi mama 8 weeks pregnant with baby no 2 ! I have terrible nausea since I was five weeks pregnant! I have all day nausea! Anyone else experiencing this and any tips what to do as I can barely eat something 😔! Thank you 🙏❤️

Incognito
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Pressure & pain down below

39+2 and have been getting a lot of pressure in my vagina as well as sometimes a painful sensation. Feels really weird. Anyone had this and it lead to labour?

Incognito
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Vagina hurting

37+1 - vagina is really hurting! Is anyone else the same? I know baby’s head down & it feels like soooo much pressure!

Incognito
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Heartburn

Did anybody get bad painful heartburn before going into labour?! Is it a sign?😂🤞🏻

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