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I had an epidural with my first boy. I was definitely grateful for it but my back is a mess. I have so much pain. I was wondering what other pain relief is out there? I wanted to steer clear of narcotics because it can affect the baby a little bit. What's your experience?

Y’all, I’m staying calm using every coping mechanism I can think of. But, I’ve had a generalized anxiety disorder since 16. I’m 35, a first time mom. No health issues befire pregnancy and a healthy weight. I’ve had my confirmation with urine test and vsginal ultrasound showing sac and yolk implanted correctly. I use ”What to expect” app and my symptoms are literally text book with each week. No major issues at all. At week 11, my nausea has pretty much gone away, I have light cramping always, I have had frequent ruination too badly, some dizzines, constipatikn, and now restlessness. I also take pregnancy tests sometimes-which don’t mean much but somehow give me peace of mind. I found out I’m having a girl through the Sneak peek dna gender test.

My concerns: I’ve lost weight, but my boobs have gotten a lot bigger though. I have little appetite but force myself to eat, take my prenatals, drink lots of water. I can see maybe the slightest little bump, but barely anything. Sometimes, though I get starving and eat a lot!! I can’t sleep at night bc of severe trauma but sleep wheh it’s light some.

I have my 12 week ultrasound this week and I’m So scared I had a silent miscarriage or something? I know it’s probably just worries-but some posts scared me that they can still tell gender and detect pregnancy in urine even after a miscarriage. I’ve never had bad pain or bleeding. I’m just scared of a missed miscarriage.

Thoughts? Yes, I probably sound like a nut!

Hi everyone, looking for advice on things to do to try turn breach baby head down.

Has anyone else been breach at 34 weeks? What was the outcome and what did you do?

My midwife said she’s got 2 weeks left to turn.

Any advice appreciated :)

I’m having crippling fear of giving birth, I’m 37 weeks and 4 days with our 4th baby. My last one was so fast and painful. Any advice on overcoming the fear?

How do I get rid of it? Im 40 weeks pregnant. I’ve been puttin oil on my stomach as of 5ish months… not every day but often. I see problem areas of stretch marks. I didn’t think I would care but I was looking at pictures of what I looked like before pregnancy and I look nothing like that now. I just want to be me and look like me again. I know I’ll never get to be me before motherhood again which is scary. I at least want my body back.