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All things from contraception, to TTC, to pregnancy/postpartum/birth and beyond! We keep in real with straight talk about care tailored to YOU.

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Bloody show?

I’m due to be induced next week and I have had this twice today . I know our mucus plugs can re generate I never had a bloody show with my first just mucus. Does this mean labor is near or just one of the same things as losing your mucus plug?

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Should I go to hospital or am I over thinking?

2 days ago I had a small (pink) amount of spotting, lasted only the 1 toilet trip. Today I have had more spotting (pink) but it’s a lot more than before. And even had a red bit. I’m 16 weeks and 1 day. Should also mention I’ve been sick the last 2 days with gastro incase that would have anything to do with it. I’ll ...

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Copper coil

I am aware this is probably TMI. I apologise. I have the copper coil in, had 3 days of spotting and just started my period. Since having the coil any discharge or blood from my period has been insanely stringy. Is this normal because it is really weirding me out. I've had the coil in since November 2022 so a long ti...

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Am I pregnant and just not testing positive?

I’m 37yo and I have very regular periods. My period is now 4 days late and I’ve taken a test for the past 3 days and I’m testing negative. Could I possibly be pregnant but maybe my hcG levels are low for some reason? For reference: I tested early with my son and tested positive before my period was supposed to start.

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Low mental health

I messaged my midwife the other day saying I’m feeling quite low and the NHS website said to contact my midwife. She responded that I could go to talking therapy. When I asked how I do that she told me to google it. Is that normal? I am feeling quite low and it sounds silly but just messaging her was a big step and ...

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