Unsuccessful sweep now mucus plug?

Hey I’m 39+2 today and yesterday I went to my midwife to have a sweep preformed to try start me before I go over 40+ weeks (due to stillbirtjh in family after that time) she explained that my cervix was open at the front but closed at the back so she “agitated” it a bit to try get things moving. I have a few cramps since then and have been on my feet walking a lot like she suggested. This morning I woke up and I had my plug (my show) come away so does that mean my cervix could finally be open and labour is near? Thanks in advance ☺️

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my little man is 2 months!!

my baby boy has hit 2 months and it makes me soo emotional just thinking about how fast the time is passing by. he’s such a happy, smiley boy… and while his reflux and weight gain issues have been a struggle, he’s still growing big and strong, even if it’s at a slower pace. mommy loves you, callan! one day, you’ll move mountains. i just know it. 🩵

Coffee while pregnant

I’m about 12 weeks pregnant rn. I’ve had some pretty bad nausea and fatigue since about 4-5 weeks along. I’ve noticed there are a number of days where coffee actually helps my nausea. I know we are supposed to limit how much caffeine we have daily and I stick to those limits but I was curious if anyone else noticed coffee helped their nausea too? Or possibly knew why?

Reassurance Please 😣

I am booked in for an elective c section on Friday this week. This is my first baby and I chose it due to anxiety reasons related to vaginal birth. As it is coming closer to the time I am finding it really hard to sleep, I am half excited and half terrified! Although I know this was the better choice for me in the long run, I cant help myself but worry still.

Just hoping for some last min reassurance that I am going to be okay - please share your stories.

SGA advice please

Hi all.
Last week at my 31 week midwife appointment, we found that baby was measuring lower than average so was sent for a scan yesterday. They have now found that baby is measuring on the 4th percentile and so I will need to go for weekly scans to monitor baby.
Up until now we have been really lucky to have had a smooth pregnancy without any complications and so I know it's common for this to happen, I am still feeling scared and upset as a first time mum.
Just reaching out to see if anyone else is going through the same. ❤️

Mam of two

What are people doing when they are alone and need to leave the room, are you taking the baby with you or the toddler?

HELP! C-section and postpartum preeclampsia

Hello ladies! I will be 10 months post partum June 5th.
I had an emergency c section due to the baby being stressed. (I had Covid and was extremely dehydrated.
I just found out I’m pregnant again. Has anyone had or is going through a similar experience? I’m very scared to develop preeclampsia or postpartum preeclampsia again, I’m hoping I can do VBAC but idk how likely that will be since I am less than a year postpartum. I will be going to my first appointment this week but I would like to hear other’s experience with this.