Articles & Expert Guides on Pregnancy
Medically-reviewed expert guides, tips, real-life stories, and articles on Pregnancy.
Inducing Labour With Dilapan-S
Getting Vaccinated During Pregnancy Helps Protect You & Your Baby
Sex After a Miscarriage: What You Need To Know
First Period After Miscarriage: What To Expect
Can Boric Acid Cause Miscarriages?
Can Stress Cause a Miscarriage?
Analgesia (Pain Relief) in Labor: What Are Your Options?
What is the “Starbucks Labor Drink”? And Does It Work?
Back Pain After Epidural: Is It Normal?
Pregnancy & Oral Health: Everything You Need To Know About Pregnancy Teeth
What Is a Foley Bulb Induction?
En Caul Birth Explained: Causes, Risks & What It Means
Can I Take Magnesium While Pregnant?
Is Ginger Safe During Pregnancy?
Can You Drink Liquid IV While Pregnant?
Can You Drink Matcha While Pregnant?
Can You Eat Papaya During Pregnancy?
Do Babies Cry In The Womb? How to Find Out
Why Do Babies Cry When They’re Born?
Why Is My Labia Swollen During Pregnancy?
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Early Development
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12 week nhs scan
Since when do you have to pay for scan images?! This is my second pregnancy and apparently you have to pay for the scan images now?
Incontinence after birth
I’m worried because when I’ve been laid down a while for example during the night and go to get up for a wee sometimes it starts coming out on its own without me pushing or being able to hold it in. I’m 3 days pp. Is this something to worry about?
It's crazy how as a sahm I feel like I'm doing everything and nothing at the same time 😵💫
I guess I just wanted to share and see how many of you feel the same way or if I'm just weird/overwhelmed.
What did Contractions feel like for you?
Anyone who has already given birth can you explain your contractions and what they felt like for you ? I know everyone is different - did you find it was more at the top or lower like period pains and back pains?
Induction
Has anyone actually had any good experiences with inductions?
Doctor Misdiagnoses miscarriage
Have you ever had a doctor tell you that you’re miscarrying and they were wrong?
Does vaginal birth mess up your vagina forever?
A lot of women say that vaginal birth ruins your vagina completely and it never ever goes back to normal and they prefer elective c section. Is it true? I am very confused and scared now. Any experienced mums can you advise me on this?