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Recent discussions

I was so confused, what this maternity Midwife are doing with me? I am diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I am 38 weeks pregnant now initially at 36 weeks scan they I might go to Labour probably on before 38 weeks. My baby is in breech

Now iam 38 weeks 2 days, i choose to have c section, but no one called or updated on it.. does anyone faced same issue?

GD and PGP and Anemia 😩

I'm feeling very overwhelmed at 34+5. I've had anemia throughout my pregnancy and have managed to get my head round nutrition and medication to boost my levels. Then this week i was referred for another GTT following a scan to check my low lying placenta has moved because baby was showing as LGA. Turns out despite passing it at 28 weeks i now have GD.
Researching what i need to so to manage GD while i wait on an appointment and theres so much advice which conflicts with the anemia and my PGP i.e. cheese is brilliant for GD but blocks iron; and go for a brisk walk after each meal but i have crutches for PGP. I'm so overwhelemed and have had horrible anxiety all weekend trying to figure it all out on my own, i've started doubting my ability to even give birth now despite this being my 2nd and last baby was LGA and delivered naturally. Anyone else having a horrible time? How are we coping with what is now a crumbling state of mental health?

Appointments and confusion?!

I had my midwife appointment at 36 weeks. My next is for 41 weeks?
I had a growth scan at 38 weeks where baby is measuring fine. I am now 38+3. The consultant told me my iron was low and that i needed an infusion and that she wouldn’t do my sweep . Even though she has told me that it could be after i give birth that i receive the iron infusion? My midwife won’t respond to me as i wanted to be booked in earlier for a sweep. I feel like i am being totally ignored and not being listened to? I tried ringing the antenatal clinic several times with no one answering. The consultant said if i was to go to my midwife she could help me with the sweep or book my induction for 39 weeks due to circumstances. What is one meant to do in this situation. I just feel fed up. The pain has become unbearable. And i honestly just want to get things going. Has anyone else been in this situation or even know what to do?

Gestational Diabetes Support

Had my 28 week glucose test and got the sad call that I do have GD. I’ve gotten through the main grieving stage now (so many emotions!) but wanted to start a chain in this chat for those who are also being diagnosed with GD.

My key worry was the risk to my baby, and the higher chance of not having the birth I wanted. But GD isn’t permanent, and can be managed if you take it seriously & make changes 🩷 so for those who are getting their diagnosis, remember that it’s not your fault & it doesn’t define your birth. I mean, it sucks!!! But it’s only for a short amount of time 🩷 we can do this! 💪🏼

Engaged

Had midwife appointment today, baby is 3/5 engaged! Currently 38+3. Hoping she comes soon but I know it doesn't really mean a lot 😂
Have a sweep booked in next week if nothing happens before. Never had one before so feel a bit nervous for it, whats it like? Does it work? I've heard conflicting things but hoping to get baby out before due date to avoid c-section!
3rd baby if that makes any difference 🤷‍♀️ 1st was born 40+1 spontaneous labour, 2nd was c section, so hoping for vbac this time round 🤞🏻 however have agreed to repeat section if i hit due date and nothing has happened.

I’m 3 weeks and 4 days pregnant

When would u tell your mum you are pregnant? If u talk everyday?

Sacral Chakra

If you want yoga to open your chakra connected to your sexuality focus on the sacral chakra. For women it’s energy located in the ovaries and for men it’s in the testies. When it’s closed you may feel less motivated to do things you love, low sex drive, or even bottling up feelings.

Gestational Diabetes

Any recipe or tips to keep it low? As I’m starting to have just salads and boiled eggs at this point

41 weeks

3rd baby
Had some form of spotting which assuming is a bloody show
How long typically until labour after a show?!

12dpo

Does this test look ok for 12dpo?
My easy@home test is super faint but this is definitely noticeable and darker than my one at 10dpo but not much. Line appeared in the test window and is pink.

13 month gap

Hey girlies… anyone with a 13 month gap (or similar) currently 19 weeks pregnant and just want some insight

Has anyone talked about birth options with their midwife yet?

At my 16 week appt my midwife askednif i had any other question (after a ling list of question in an appt that felt more like signing up for a moetgage) so i asked what ive been thinking about alot. Birth.
I wanted to start the conversation about birthing options, as I've been wondering about a doula, and wanting to start to look into my options (which i feel takes time, especially when working fulltime).
My midwife swiftly said we dont look at that until 36 weeks. I then said that feels quite close to the due date of around 40 weeks is that really enough time, and she said yes its enough time and just didn't want to talk anymore about it. My appointment time was also up, on the dot.

Just wondered other people's experiences so far with their midwives?
This is my second appt and both times ive left thinking that was a bit awful, do I have to go to these? But also sad because I was hoping to have some support.

Im a ftm, newish to the uk and have no family here and a couple of friends, and no experience with the NHS (although ive heard the system is similar to home) so overall dont feel that settled and am starting to worry.

GDM- metformin managed, drop in centile?

My baby was measuring around 47% ie average before starting metformin, dropped to 27% after few weeks of metformin and then dropped to 21%.
At my 36w scan the drop is even more significant after my metformin was increased to 1g, baby’s now at 10% and we’re in for induction.

I’m wondering if this is because of metformin? I read and dr also said that metformin/GD could be cause of this but we can’t be sure.

All blood flows from placenta and umbilical cord are normal. I can’t fathom my head around such huge drop. One thing to note is I did start taking more protein and less carbs due to fear of potentially moving to insulin injections that I’d otherwise have to take in tummy.

Could that be the reason? Is anyone in similar boat or has had a small centile baby, that later caught up growth spurt once they’re born?

Need positive stories to calm my mama anxiety, because I feel like I caused this to my beautiful baby 😞

pregabalin

Has anyone been prescribed pregabalin for Restless Leg Syndrome? I’m 24 & suffer with it horribly. I’ve been prescribed iron again to try help, for persistent low ferritin levels, but just been prescribed pregabalin as I just can’t cope & nothing’s helping.

What sort of side effects have you had if you’ve been on it & did it actually help at all? Dr advised one 75mg tablet at nighttime

Thanks 🙂 x

Gestational Diabetes

Anyone who currently has GD or has experienced it before, please could you let me know your experience on whether you were told to be induced/c section early. I have been advised 39 weeks

Rant incoming

Sorry but I just need to get this off my chest and to see if anyone else feels the same.

I’m currently 16 weeks pregnant and apart from the booking midwife appointment and scan I’ve had no support from the NHS what so ever. I was referred to a service but haven’t heard a thing and now this morning I nearly passed out on the train. Tried to call midwife but I cannot find a number and when I did they said if your under 17 weeks then call your gp. I just feel totally alone in this and have no one to ask any of the important questions like is nearly passing out normal!?

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