Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

I’ve just burnt my belly on a hot pan, it stung but I can’t even see a mark. I’ve had something cold on it for the last 15 mins or so and I’m waiting for movement (even though baby never really moves at this time) my placenta is also at the front so would this give baby extra protection? Really don’t want to go to t...

Im quite slim usually and didn't put that much weight on with my first, but this time, I ate lots of carbs in the first trimester because of nausea. I've developed a sweet tooth, which I've never had, and I've actually put a lot of fat on, even around my belly. Im trying to be careful from now onwards but I'm so ...

Anyone have increased pressure in their pubic area/lower abdomen with a rock hard stomach 90% of the time AND pressure in their bum?! What a feeling 🫠😂

It’s worrying me a little as I read so often about other women experiencing them, usually from even earlier on. This is my second pregnancy, I had a c-section at 38 and a half weeks with my first and didn’t experience braxton hicks in that pregnancy either (or labour). I know braxton hicks are your bodies way of pra...

so this is my second pregnancy, I had my first baby last year, and for that pregnancy I was super excited, tracking and sharing all the details and changes over the weeks, taking bump pics constantly, and with this pregnancy I literally forget that i’m pregnant some times 😅 I feel guilty that I’m not as emotionally…

I’m nearing the end of my third pregnancy and not gonna lie I’m starting to freak out a bit! My youngest is 20 months and my oldest is almost 4 so it’s pretty hectic already. Anyone have any advice or willing to share their experience with going from 2 to 3??

I’ve already gained 6kg and only 24 weeks so now panicking at how much is be put on. I was already overweight with a BMI of 27.1 prior to the pregnancy. My sports before pregnancy was mainly horse riding, rock climbing etc but can’t do them now they are too high risk for injuries. I’m still walking the dogs 40 min...

Hi, has anyone paid for a strep b test and can you recommend a site? Thank you

We left our 6 month old with my in-laws for an hour just so we could get a food shop in. We gave clear instructions that she was due a nap and would finish the rest of her bottle prior to that - our baby is a routine baby, and often gets upset if that routine isn’t followed as best as we can When we came back, she ...

Mamas just entering or approaching 2nd trimester, how are we feeling these days?

I am due to have my c section next week and now I cannot stop worrying about postpartum and how my mental health will be, it's all I have been able to think about the last few days...any tips on how to stop worrying

Has anyone got any advise on the blood thinning injections? I had them with my first born post c section. This pregnancy because of my health I need to take them from 12 weeks till 6 weeks postpartum. I’ve only been taking them two weeks and the bruising is so bad some injection sites have black bruises an inch all ...

not sure if anybody will be able to find anything but I thought I’d give it a whirl!😊

Does anyone else feel like they are worrying about every little thing? I feel like I stress over everything. I’m 9 days postpartum and it feels like the things to think about and worry about are never ending. It doesn’t help being seriously sleep deprived either. I was on anxiety medication pre pregnancy but stopp...

Currently set to start at week 39 but thinking of bringing it forward to 37 weeks and wondering what people tend to do!

I fell down about 10 steps this morning, lost my balance and slid on my bum. I called triage very upset and went to check if everything was ok — baby’s heartbeat was ok and they were happy for me to leave. I’m feeling so, so anxious though, just beating myself up, overthinking every little pulling feeling that or...

I need to let it out… So it’s almost 2yrs ago but when I was in my first trimester, my husband (as well as MIL) was really strict with my diet. I shouldn’t drink ice water bc it would freeze the baby inside, but I also shouldn’t drink something too hot bc it would burn the baby inside…(He told me it’s part of his r...

Hi ladies! Hope you all are doing well😊 I’ve been experiencing Braxton hicks on and off for about a week. This is my third pregnancy, I’m 29weeks1day. I didn’t start experiencing Braxton hicks until 32 weeks with my first two kiddos, anyone else feeling it around where I’m at? Any tips will help, thank you🫶🏻

* this was taken at 15 weeks

I have been feeling anxious since yesterday as my LO movements are a little less but I also found out I have an anterior placenta which could impact. We are in the middle of a house move & supposed to move today but I can’t help but worry about whether LO is ok. Of course I’m not carrying any heavy stuff but been do...