Articles & Expert Guides on Pregnancy
Medically-reviewed expert guides, tips, real-life stories, and articles on Pregnancy.
Inducing Labour With Dilapan-S
Getting Vaccinated During Pregnancy Helps Protect You & Your Baby
Sex After a Miscarriage: What You Need To Know
First Period After Miscarriage: What To Expect
Can Boric Acid Cause Miscarriages?
Can Stress Cause a Miscarriage?
Analgesia (Pain Relief) in Labor: What Are Your Options?
What is the “Starbucks Labor Drink”? And Does It Work?
Back Pain After Epidural: Is It Normal?
Pregnancy & Oral Health: Everything You Need To Know About Pregnancy Teeth
What Is a Foley Bulb Induction?
En Caul Birth Explained: Causes, Risks & What It Means
Can I Take Magnesium While Pregnant?
Is Ginger Safe During Pregnancy?
Can You Drink Liquid IV While Pregnant?
Can You Drink Matcha While Pregnant?
Can You Eat Papaya During Pregnancy?
Do Babies Cry In The Womb? How to Find Out
Why Do Babies Cry When They’re Born?
Why Is My Labia Swollen During Pregnancy?
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HELP
Jusy had the phone call. Beds available... make my way in. They will strap me to a monitor and break my waters. Is this going to hurt? Im so scared🤣
Mucus plug ? Photo below look at your own risk
This might be tmi but does anyone have a picture of when their mucus plug came out I produce a lot of discharge and it’s naturally on the slimy side I just want to be sure of what to look for! Also how long after losing your mucus plug did you give birth
Change of movement - worried about fetal distress due to moving too much
Just wondering if I should be going to the assessment unit for this? Baby girl moved a lot yesterday in the space of 10 minutes after I had a big cry. Feeling overwhelmed. Not sure if I have caused her any distress from my crying. It Honestly felt like she wanted to get out ASAP. She normally moves but not as much a...
Twin mums - vaginal birth or c-section?
I am expecting non-identical twins in February 2025. So far they’ve both been head down in every ultrasound so my midwife said it’s looking hopeful that I could have a vaginal birth if I wanted to. I’m really torn on what to do, as I’d love to have a vaginal birth with as little intervention as possible, but at my...
How late Is too late to ask for a section
Hey mama’s I’m currently 26 weeks pregnant and I want a c-section. I’m just wondering if I’ve left it too late to ask for one? I’m also wondering if anyone knows how many weeks they do a section from? :)
6 weeks pregnant.
For anyone wondering what your baby looks like in a 6 week scan. We could see heart beat as well!
12 week scan
Hi all, I’ve got my 12 week scan tomorrow (12+3) and my anxiety is through the roof. I had some bleeding at 6 weeks but an early scan showed a heartbeat and everything looked good. However, last Friday I started with sharp, shooting pains that would come and go - lasting a few seconds each. I wasn’t concerned at t...
Experience of triage for reduced movements
I went into triage the other night as I hadn’t felt baby for 3/4 hours. I got put on the ctg and the midwife said that she was moving loads, but I explained again that I couldn’t feel it. She then made me lie with my hand on my stomach and monitor movements. At this point I did feel a couple of movements. I was sent...
Labour signs?
I've had a couple of labour signs like losing my mucus plug on Friday, having diarrhea earlier and having mild crampings. Has anyone else felt this and gone into labour? I am a second time mum but didn't get any signs with baby no.1 as my waters just broke! Thanks ladies ❤️
Small bump size
For reference I’m 39+3 weeks today… At 35 weeks my bump was measuring perfect at 35cm. At my 38 week midwife appointment it still measured 35cm so I got sent for a scan that day which everything was perfect and baby girl was measuring 6lbs 15oz which made her in the 44th centile. I then had a membrane sweep on Satur...