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Your Mother at your Birth?

Hello everyone! I am planning to have a natural birth at a birth center with a Doula. The midwife asked me who I planned to have at my birth, and I said my husband and my mother, who is a certified doula. The midwife seemed hesitant about having a grandmother there trying to fulfill such an active role and not just ...

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A rollercoster of a pregnancy so far!

Currently 20 weeks 3 days and since our 12 week scan we’ve been through the works! During our 12 week anatomy scan they let us know they were struggling to see baby’s right arm and that it was likely just bent up against body. We were referred to Maternal Fetal Medicine for a ultrasound at 13 weeks. At this ultras...

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Baby is extremely small at 31 weeks

Went for my growth scan yesterday at 31+1 and baby is on the 0.2 centile which has obviously thrown me and freaked me out. My blood pressure was all over the place, so I was kept overnight, but the preeclampsia test was negative luckily but high risk for possible development in the future. I’ll be having cord sca...

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8 week miscarriage our final chance 😔💔

This was our final chance we had had 2 miscarriages before this one and my husband and I said to each other this is our final chance as we couldn’t go through the pain again, we were being checked and everything was running what we thought smoothly. We are so grateful that we have wonderful children but we’re hurt ...

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I am worried about my name I chose for my son

I am 29 weeks and 4 days pregnant with my first child and I chose the name Denarius but I was told by a friend that I was being cultural appropriation with the name as neither the baby daddy (donor) and I are of African American decent, I don't want to cause problems for my child when he grows up should I change his...

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April baby turned March baby 💗

My little 14th April baby girl made her appearance 23rd March! We spent 4 days in hospital and we’re now at home. It really is the best feeling in the world. Girls, please be open with your birth plans. I was so set on not having an epidural but my back to back contractions were causing baby distress and I was told...

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Bump near side of babies nose in scan

Hi everyone! I have had a couple of 3D scans now and Bub is showing this bump on the side of his nose however in some angles and different photos both sides look identical so unsure if it would be something or not. Has anyone else had any experience with this showing in scans or something similar? TIA :)

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Bits of placenta coming out in toilet

My little girl is 11 days old and I'm still having quite heavy bleeding and I've noticed the last few times that I've been to the toilet bits of tissue, which I'm guessing is the placenta is coming out. Is this normal?

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Why does baby’s neck look so long?

Had my 12 week scan and baby’s neck looks so long? No concerns from the lady. Is baby just stretched out? Looks so different to my son’s first scan! Anonymous as not told family yet x

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Gift/Card from work for Maternity leave

What did you guys get on your last day at work for maternity? I am puzzled as i didnt get anything even a card is this the norm or are they maybe waiting for the baby to come first? Usually when someone leaves we do rounds of donation and a card. Just wondered what everyone else got.

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Strep B swab?

I had my 36 weeks (I am 36+6) midwife appointment and it was basically quick blood pressure and urine test. When does NHS provide the Strep B swab? I thought it was this week 🤣

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12 week scan today (nervous) TW

Guys I have my 12 week scan in an hour, I’ve woken up this morning being sick everywhere, I’m so anxious about what could possibly go wrong after the pain of losing the last baby. My biggest fear has been this day, I keep getting nightmares where the baby’s heart has stopped beating- being back in that room is so t...

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3/5 engaged meaning

Just had my 38 week appointment and midwife says baby is 3/5 engaged now, but on the little badger notes apparently she was 2/5 at the last appointment. I'm just a little confused as I thought 2/5 was better than 3/5 😂 keep reading different things about engagement progress, can any of you guys help me understand…

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Any single mums with no family?

Who will you leave your other children with when you give birth? Im not single but only have my husband no family which means i might have to give birth alone..

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Naming baby!

Omg I think me and my partner have just named our baby boy, due 5th July! We wanted something completely unique and a middle name with a meaning personal to us. We’ve accomplished just that and we are in love with it! Has anyone else already got a name set or are you struggling? 🫶🏻

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C-section swelling

Hi ladies, I had a c-section last week and I’ve had swelling in my feet and legs since (little bit in my hands also). It’s been about 6 days now and swelling still there. Is this normal? Or should I be concerned? Anyone else had the same?

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C section after 3rd degree tears

Hi mum's! I have two children, girl & boy. Eldest being 12 & youngest 6. Pregnant with number 3! I have chosen to go for an elective c section as I am absolutely terrified of tearing again! Both my births ended up in 3rd degree tears and the recovery is absolutely awful, along with the long lasting affects. I just w...

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What did you scan look like at 7 weeks

I thought I was 7 weeks but the dated me 6 weeks and 5 days! What did your scans look like? Xx

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Fluoxetine/prozac

I'm on 20mg Prozac and only started it about 5 weeks ago. Is anyone else on it extremely tired all the time?

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Sleep

Struggling to sleep with hip pain. Which side normally you all sleep. Is it safe to sleep on right side.?

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