Tiger Balm?

I mentioned to my OB/GYN that I had been using tiger balm from time to time for lower back pain and she looked at the ingredients and said that she would recommend against it but honestly is anybody truly listening to that advice or are we still using tiger balm?

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in our community

Uk c section how long is hospital stay?

For elective? Is it different for emergency or second sections? Thanks

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Newborn outing

When did you first take your newborn out in public places? He’ll be 6 days old tomorrow, is it too soon? It’s just I have a 4 year old and it’s Easter holidays so I feel bad staying in x

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Sized up 😔

Hiya 👋
Anyone else feeling the same? My LO has gone into her 3-6months clothes i feel sad she's not in the 0-3 now 😢 😆

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Has anyone gone into labour before their section date but still had a section?

Currently 34+4, baby is now 99th centile and is an estimated 7lb already, c section scheduled for 38+1. Lost my mucus plug over the weekend and just been at my midwife appointment and baby is sitting LOW and is engaged. Even the midwife said she didnt think id make it to 38 weeks. Whats everyones experience with going into labour and then having a section? Im so scared now that shes going to arrive in the next week 😭

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Mucus plug?

I’m currently 35 weeks and pretty sure I lost my mucus plug yesterday, clear no bloody show but have been experiencing cramps In my lower stomach and occasionally top of my stomach near my ribs. I didn’t think anything of it at first because I know the plug can regenerate and I’ve had braxton hicks for a while but I’ve felt more pressure in my lower stomach since yesterday and have felt like I need to pee way more than usual due to the pressure so now I’m unsure if I should contact the midwife?

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Baby Measuring Small

Hey mamas 🤍
I’m currently pregnant and just found out my baby girl is measuring in the 3rd percentile for weight. My doctor said everything else on the ultrasound looked normal (heartbeat is good, etc.), but because she’s small they’re sending me to London for a more detailed scan.
I’m really anxious, especially after everything I’ve been through, and I’m just wondering…
Has anyone else had a baby measuring this small during pregnancy?
What ended up happening? Were your babies okay?
I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences—good or bad—just so I know what to expect 💛

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