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Baby Daddy

I don’t understand how people be obsessed with there baby daddies because I truly hate both of mines. I’m pregnant right now and i still don’t want my baby daddy at all. I honestly just feel like I went to sperm bank both times and got stuck with silly guys

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From My Return To Sex Course

Seated butterfly is one of the easiest pelvic openers you can do to help prep your pelvic floor for birth. Here are some tips: - Don’t bounce your knees, keep your body still and do some deep breathing. - If you have too much pulling in your groin with this rest some pillows under your knees so aht you feel more o...

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TMI but need to ask

Has anyone else had severe diarrhea entering their third trimester? Is it something I should worry about? It’s been going on three days now and I’m going into 27 weeks Sunday and idk when to be worried

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This is a stupid question

My brain isn’t working properly since having my boy lol and I’ve forgot how to tell midwife’s I’m pregnant what number do I use again? My baby is only 5 month old and I’m pregnant again my pills didn’t work 🤦🏼‍♀️

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GTT

Do you get a letter of results for your GTT ? I had mine this week and I was told the results would be sent to my midwife but I don’t see her for another 10 weeks? Surely I’d hear something prior?

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Telling colleagues

What makes people so entitled to know of your pregnancy? Currently 4 months pregnant and for obvious reasons kept it quiet from most people apart from close family during the first 12 weeks & as I felt more assured after this time, I told 2 people at work who I speak to daily. Anywho, the news got around to a few ot...

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Gestational diabetes

I just found out today I have gestational diabetes does anybody have any recipes that could help that don't include fish or quinoa im not a fish person and quinoa is too grainy for my sensory issues and almost all the recipes I found include one or both of them

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Blood Sugar Issues?

Hi! So my daughter is a year on the 1st and lately I’ve noticed she has been getting really shaky before meals. Does anyone else notice this with their little one or should I be concerned. Diabetes runs in my family and I’m slightly freaking out 😅 Thanks in advance!

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First appointment

Hi called the GP who then gave me the number for the maternity hospital and when I called the hospital they took down my details and said a midwife would call me. It’s been over a week and I haven’t received a phone call. I am 6+3. Wanted to know when the first appointment usually happens and how much notice do th...

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Low blood platelets

Hey Has anyone ever had low platelets in pregnancy? I’ve always had lower than average platelets in my blood and midwife has been keeping an eye on this. Latest blood test at 37 weeks are showing platelets have dropped again. The midwife has arranged for me to go and see the consultant next Tuesday. Would be gra...

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Can I see yalls vvfl at 9dpo?

I’m just curious what your alls faint lines looks like at 9dpo?

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Gestational diabetes

Does anybody know anything about this that can advice me?

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Footling breech baby - section at PRM

Hi my baby has been footling breech since before 27 weeks (currently 34). Consultant said they won’t do section before 32 weeks. I have also just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Has anyone had a planned section prior to 39 weeks. Very worried about risks associated with gestational diabetes. Thanks

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Telling colleagues

Hi ladies, I work in a small, very close knit office with only about 15 of us in here! I would like some advice on how other ppl told their colleagues they were pregnant I kind of want to do an announcement when the time comes but don’t know how or what. Advice please xxx

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14dpo - only shadows?

Only got a shadow on both easy at home and clear blue but supposed to be 14dpo - anyone else had this?

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GD at 35 weeks

Just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 35 weeks. Has anyone else been in a similar boat (I.e being diagnosed so late) ? Have a midwifery appointment next week Monday but not sure what to expect, I’ve heard I could be induced

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