Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy Care

I’m 31 weeks and my mouth feels SO dry constantly even though I’m drinking plenty. I’m a nurse so have checked my blood sugars aren’t high but just wondered if anyone else is experiencing this?

Have been fearing about accepting early induction (under pressure) due to risk of placenta deterioration. Like the previous post, I am diet controlled so far. My doctor told be after the 28 week growth scan yesterday that next 4 weeks could make my insulin resistance worse, after which point it is likely to stabilis...

Someone tell me there’s not a line there cuz I feel like I’m going nuts lmao my boyfriend doesn’t see it and it looks grey to me but this was within the time frame

Clear blue is showing 2/3 weeks and Flo is saying 5weeks 4days we been trying for awhile so super happy hope you all get your big fat positives too ❤️

CD 56 and currently weaning from bf. Is this close to being positive?

Hi, I’m 5dpo today and I caved and tested and this has came up, is this an indent or positive? Thought 5dpo was too early

I've gone from peak this morning to low this evening 😔 peak was about 10.45am and then the low is from about 2 mins ago. So frustrating...

For those who read this book I am curious which plan did you follow? Basic, intermediate or advanced. I have insulin resistance & I am debating between intermediate or advanced plan. Also, how many of you had a successful pregnancy after following your plans? Have you had a successful pregnancy after a miscarriage?

I can’t shake this feeling about a particular nursery in my area. They don’t reply to emails. It’s been 8 months since I submitted forms but there is no communication from them until I call. They don’t reply to emails. When I call they just say you’ll hear from us soon. There is always something they still have to f...

How long did everyone wait for their smear ? I was due mine when I found out I was pregnant so need it doing but don’t know how long to wait

My Obgyn didn’t give me the info that I needed to schedule a tour of my hospital like during second term on the last term now and now there are no more appointments left ! Did any of yall ever go for the tour or did yall just wing on the day of ?

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I’m kinda freaking out I’m type 1 diabetic, been told by doctors that pregnancy is a lot harder as a diabetic cause of blood glucose problems and potential complications, yet my GP has been absolutely no help with ANYTHING I’m 6 weeks tomorrow, so yes still very early in my pregnancy, but I have so so so many questi...

How much/ how long are people walking in their third trimester? I’m struggling @ 30 weeks 😭

Jacuzzi, saunas and steam rooms can we still use them during pregnancy? I’m 10weeks and could really do with some ways to destress. There’s a lot of mixed reviews out there so wondering if anyone does this regularly?

Havent had a baby for a few years so wondering how we go about this now

Hey! Does anyone know where to complain about the treatment of my midwife / hospital? It’s a very long winded story but today was the very last straw and I actually left my appointment due to it!

Anyone who had gestational diabetes with their first child but not with their second ? I was told if I had it with my first I most likely going to have it again.

Just found out I’m pregnant again yall.

Hey guys! I’m 27 weeks, and at my last appointment my doctor said that I have gained 13 pounds during my pregnancy so far and she does not want me gaining any more weight. I kinda feel like she’s setting me up to fail, because I know you gain weight in your third trimester. I walk a mile a day, eat relatively health...