Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy

Hey I’m having an elective C-section tomorrow and I’m super nervous I have a hospital and needle phobia and I can’t stop thinking about it, I had a panic attack at my pre op and I’m so worried I won’t be able to go through with it, any tips or positive stories? Thank you!xx

😂 my twilight cake my man got me. Happy bday to this almost 30 yr old twilight fan 💀

Anyone ever had this its freaking me out abit its hanging out at the end of scar

Ladies, this might make sense it might not…but in the mornings when i wake up i feel so much pressure!! but when i go to the toilet, it almost feels tight, even going, as if my body is trying that little bit harder to pee…is that normal? (i’m 37 weeks + 2 days) At first i thought maybe it’s an infection but it doesn...

Anyone else having problems with their child just not using their arms for anything or even trying to roll over? HV has referred us to physio as she's never used her arms. No matter what I've tried/bought to encourage her to move. She'd rather suffocate herself into the floor than use her arms... Got our first sessi...

I know it’s abit TMI but I think the dignity will be out the window come labour time. But I’ve read so many people say that Bowles become looser before labour. Has anyone had this before. The last two days I’ve practically felt empty and I just can’t seem to stop. How long did it take you if you’ve already experienc...

So I just reopened my report from the 20 weeks scan to look at baby’s measurements, and I saw that the position of the baby is listed as “Breeched Flexed”. Naturally I’m now freaking out, what does that mean? Is it too early to say how this will affect the birth?

I genuinely don’t know if I’m just feeling things but I’m 12 weeks pregnant with baby no.2 and I genuinely think I’m feeling baby wriggle now and again, I’m not sure if it’s just because I know what I’m feeling or if I’m just being delusional anyone else felt movement really early?

Is anyone 3 months PP c-section still tender and really numb? Is that normal?

Anyone who’s had a VBAC were you able to go into spontaneous labour or did you still have to have an induction?? My partner and I have just started trying and I’m terrified at the idea of having another induction or C-section x

How tight is or was everyone's stockings from section? Mine are proper digging in to me at the tops

We finally had our first prenatal appointment and ultrasound baby was measuring 9 weeks exactly and had a strong heartbeat of 173 weeks got to see our little one wiggle around and got some sweet pictures my due date in November 2nd soooo excited ☺️

So I’m 8 weeks pregnant, my little one is 6 months old & it was a Cat 1 c section. The age gap will be roughly 14 months. Has any one had a successful vbac? I’m scared of having another section as I was put to sleep for my first. I need some hope😂

Ladies just wanted to know how is the spinal anaesthesia feels like during C section, is it a lot painful and does it also cause back pains afterwards. And what about when the catheter is inserted is it painful too?

We love the name Oliver or Theodore. But looking for other options that give the same vibe.

Has anyone else had bad pelvic popping/ grinding after giving birth? I’m 4 months PP and it’s just gotten worse and now I’m having hip pains also.

I’m currently 37 weeks! Are shower shoes necessary to pack in your hospital bag?

I’m 31 weeks pregnant, been going off my baby’s patterns but I’m assuming he changed patterns so I’m going to kick count but unsure if it’s 10 movements every 2 hours or 10 movements a day. Does anyone else know what I’m looking for whether is 10 a day or 10 every 2 hours?

I am 35 weeks pregnant and have had terrible heartburn. I got given A prescription from Triage but I have now had them all and I’m trying to get some more but in the meantime is there anything anyone would recommend (Gaviscon and Rennie do not work for me)

Toddler kicked me and I’m 16 weeks pregnant no bleeding just feel a slight tenderness in the belly. Should I go to the doctor? Or be concerned