Induction

I’m very conflicted rn. I’m 34 weeks and My midwife just told me they may want to induce me in 5 weeks. I have always wanted a natural birth with minimal medical intervention as possible. My pregnancy has been good. I got diagnosed with GD and that’s why they are slightly worried with it because of blood pressure and preeclampsia. My blood pressure has been perfect since I got pregnant and they were worried about me getting preeclampsia because it’s my first pregnancy. But I feel as if I know my body. I know that sounds stupid but I don’t feel as either will be an issue in the next 5 weeks. I really don’t want to get induced and I’m just very nervous that I might have to. Any advice??

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Baby Iris (due 13th July)

My 2nd baby. Found out late that i had gestational diabetes. Had it in first pregnancy but passed twice this time. At 36 weeks they said I was measuring big and needed a growth scan. Then baby was estimated to be 97th percentile. Had another test and found the gestational diabetes was back! You can imagine my relief when I went into spontaneous labour at 37+2. Woke up to my waters breaking at 12:50am. Contractions started about 1 hour later. Then Iris was born at 3:20am weighing 8lb 7oz. Just 2.5 hours from waters breaking! I have quick labours as my son's was 4 hours.
She's a very good, chill newborn! After having a velcro newborn first time, I'm enjoying this time round more!
Good luck to everyone yet to give birth. You've got this💪

Early scan

Heyy all

Just wondering if anyone can tell me if an early scan is worth it? Thinking about booking one for 8 weeks but £80 to see what might just be a blob doesn’t seem worth it?!

When did everyone get their nhs scans ? Were u closer to 12 or 14 weeks?

Advice wanted!

Hi! I'm 25weeks! I just need some advice if possible, So I was out walking yesterday, I won't lie I felt like I was sitting more then I was actually walking, I kept feeling like the baby was sitting very low on my stomach and it was discomforting, is this even normal? Or does anyone know how to release the tension?

C-section mamas

When does it stop hurting to pee. I feel like I’m getting stabbed

5 weeks PP and breasts still leaking ?!

Anyone got any advice please ?
I’ve never let my boys go near my breasts and I don’t touch them but I’m still leaking!! They just don’t seem to want to dry up? I do go a day or two of nothing then suddenly they’re pouring again (one more than another) anyone got any magic fix?

Don't want to get induced

Morning ladies,

Times ticking, I'm 40+2 I really don't want to get induced but I know pregnancy gets dangerous the more time goes on.

What's your thoughts on induction??