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Contacting hospital before arrival for labour UK

Hi guys, I was wondering how I’d go about calling the maternity unit at the hospital to let them know I’m in labour in preparation of a water birth. I was told by my midwife to contact them once I start labour but unsure whether I’d call 999 or triage as it wasn’t clear in the conversation.

Anyone had a pregnancy massage?

Did you have an at home one or one where to had to go to them?

Day 5 midwife visit at a sports centre

During my pregnancy my midwife appointments were moved from my gp surgery to my local sports centre.
I've just had the baby and now my 5 day appointment has been scheduled at the sports centre. I'm in pain from my c section and really don't fancy going out with a newborn to a sports centre of all places.

When I mentioned this on my day 1 home visit I was told that my partner could take the baby if I didn't feel up for it?? I'm sure the appointment is supposed to be for the both of us as im the one that's just gone through huge life change. Has anyone else received the same message.

Baby

Anyone knows how long I need to wait to have baby #3 that will be my last one but idk how long I need to wait...

High readings after insulin

Hey, I’m 28 weeks pregnant and got started on low dose insulin at night yesterday due to high fasting numbers. I did my first injection last night and today I’ve woken with a fasting of 5.4 (I’ve been told that it could take a couple of days for the numbers to trend down so not worried about this) - however my post meal numbers today have been higher than they’ve ever been. I’ve not had any issues with post meal high readings since diagnosis but my breakfast reading was 8.2 and my lunch was 7.3 (under the threshold, but still much higher than usual for me). Both meals were things I’ve eaten consistently since being diagnosed a few weeks ago with no issues. Has anyone else experienced this? Is there something I can do to control this?

Antenatal classes in Lytham / Poulton area 👶🏼

Hey! Does anyone know of any antenatal classes / pre pregnancy yoga and Pilates classes in the Lytham and Poulton area? ☺️

Line eyes

CD 22. 7 dpo. What do y’all think? I’ll post the LH test in the comments.

Ebt card replacement

I can’t go to the center to get a replacement because of work. The commute is too far. Can I go to my job center to get a replacement? How long does it take for it to be mailed out?

Toddlers are something else 😭🤣

I’m just sitting here minding my own business at 8 months pregnant and my toddler comes up to me and says “who got you pregnant”!!!
I looked at her like “what” and she repeated herself so I said “her daddy”! So she said “why did my daddy get you pregnant” 😳
So I said “I don’t know”! She says “it’s fine I will call him and ask him”…. She grabs my phone calls her dad who’s at work and he was sounded mortified, when she said “why did you get my mummy pregnant”! I couldn’t fully remember what he said because I couldn’t stop laughing!!! Nothing can prepare you to be a parent to a toddler!! 😭😂

Yes or no??

I feel like I have line eyes

Perineal massage

What oil is everyone using please??

Faint line?

vvfl? taken in natural lighting, and within 3 mins.

I did do one 2 days ago which had a line on but even fainter, so this appears to be getting darker. (I’ll post in comments)

Am i going crazy 😂

What are antenatal appointments with a consultant?

Hi gang, my first baby is due in March, and I’ve had an influx of antenatal appointments at the hospital and there is no detail other than the time/date. I know it sounds stupid but Google says it could be a range of issues and my midwife hasn’t replied to my email asking what they are. Does anyone know if they are routine or should I be worried? X

When did you get 3+?

I’m 4 weeks 5 days today and still showing 2-3 weeks. I last took one at 4 weeks exactly and it was 2-3. I’m nearly at dye stealers on my easy at home tests so thought the digital might have shown 3+ today but it didn’t. I’m trying not to worry after I had a miscarriage last month

6 week check up

I'm just shy of 8 weeks..

My 1st was born in 2023 and my 6 week check up was booked for me.. this time around I've had to call to arrange it and because there is nothing immediately wrong, my 6 week check up has been booked in for 11 weeks 😅 its laughable. Is this normal? Should I have booked earlier? Has anyone else had to book? Is this because I'm a 2nd time mum? Is it city dependent - i did move..

I just think it's crazy.. i thought this was standard

When is your first midwife appointment?

I self referred yesterday how long until I should I expect to hear from them and when your first appointment?

Consultant led

Anyone that’s consultant led for their pregnancy, when did you first see your consultant or get your appointment through please?

Line eyes !

Help I’m not sure if I see a faint line or not this would be my 3rd baby if so .

Doula

Hello Mums, any recommendations for a doula, preferably someone around the eastern suburbs?

28 weeks appointment

Did anyone have a bad experience with doctor at the hospital? I had my appointment today and I have waited an hour. I finally got called in and he asked me why I’m here? I felt like that was a red flag as you made me wait then asked me why I’m here then had the nerve to speak really fast without eye contact. He didn’t introduce me two nurses in the room. One nurse started testing my blood pressure using the machine while I had to figure to answer his question. I’ve told him to check my records and the nurse told him my BP. While this was going on me and my partner was looking at each other on how rude he was. Then started coming up with all these terminology and said I wasn’t anemic and to not worry about anything. I said the level dropped so it is concerning and he goes dw we can review it around 36 weeks. I said midwife said I need a drip and he goes I deal with that and to not worry and said is there anything else? Then had the cheekiness to say should have done this on telephone consultation. I was baffled and went.