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From the community

Side sleeping after c section?

When did you go back to sleeping on your side after a c section? What helped make this more comfortable?

I have always been a side sleeper and have struggled to sleep on my back since my c section 7 weeks ago. I have been lying on my back, propped up with cushions since then.

I feel a tugging sensation when laying on my side. It’s not painful but it’s also not very enjoyable when trying to sleep. What helped make side sleeping more comfortable for you?

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hi everyone 34 weeks here, i feel like im having decreased fetal movement.. i still feel him but its not like how it used to be to be leading up to 34 weeks, I still feel him pushing down on my bladder or like his body push outward on my belly, im confused and scared

Body agony

Anyone else suffer with immense pain when getting up in the morning? I am 11 weeks post c section and wake up in so much pain! I understand my hands, arms and shoulders from holding a big baby (she is huge) but my hips, knees and even feet as well!?! It’s like when I was heavily pregnant again!

Movement

I’m 21 weeks today and I’ve felt baby’s movement since 12 weeks.
Around I’d say 17 weeks they started getting stronger kicks, rolls etc.
I’ve realised my baby responds a lot to their dad’s voice but I’m currently away from him at the moment.
Since I’ve been away baby has been so quiet only really in one period a day so really late at night.
Anybody else experienced baby being so a tune to their fathers voice or a change from stronger longer periods of kicking to being fairly quiet?
Guess I’d just like to hear some reassurance if anybody else has experienced similar. 🫶🏼

Should I go to hospital???

Im 32 weeks and 4 days, this is my 3rd kid and Im on alot of pain. Not contractions but more like cramping pain to the point Im crying and I wouldn't necessarily say Im short of breath but I have to keep like deep breaths with my mouth to get enough air, if that makes sense? And im just not sure if I should go to the hospital or not.

C-section healing

What are c-section moms using for the incision long term, the pouch and loose skin on the stomach area( Or does it never go back to what it looked like before?)

23 weeks!❤️

I am 23 weeks today! I have an anterior placenta but have felt baby everyday and can see her when she does big kicks. I wanted to ask any mums that have done this before, regardless of placenta position, when starting to track a pattern, is the just “a little movement” or like big movements? Does that even make sense 😅 - I guess what I am feeling is only going to get stronger, but I am just curious how often it can become? Ahah thanks ❤️

7 weeks but don’t feel pregnant and I’m so anxious

This is my second pregnancy, my first pregnancy from 4 weeks I had such sore boobs! I was incredibly exhausted and tired and had daily nausea. I also had bloating and my belly hurt, I had pins and needles in my hands and I felt very cold.

This time around I barely feel pregnant. I know it’s still early, but my boobs feel exactly the same, I feel very mild nausea as if I’m hungry but apart from that I don’t feel any different and I’m worried it means something is wrong 😟

Can anyone else relate to this? Or have any advice? I’m obsessing and worrying about it daily and not able to enjoy this pregnancy. 12 weeks seems like ages to wait 😅

Acid reflux 😖

Hi all im a ftm, 29 weeks, 30 weeks on Tuesday and last few days its felt like lava being poured down my throat its causing sickness and antacids aren't doing much for relief beyond the initial 20-30 minutes after taking them. I dont know what to do about this because god it feels awful

Morning sickness/ nausea

Was just wondering if this has happened to anyone else? My nausea has been awful throught the whole first trimester but it seemed to be a little less frequent the past couple of weeks (not all day every day), so i thought i was going to be ok. However, i have just hit 11 weeks and its like someone has flicked a switch and its suddenly much worse and i am vomitting now even when i eat safe foods and getting set off by brushing my teeth etc. 😫 please tell me this is not going to carry on the rest of the pregnancy. I was hoping it would stop in the second trimester but now i'm worried its going to get worse instead. 😔