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Can’t be preganant anymore - anyone feeling the same?

I’m 39 weeks tomorrow and can’t donit anymore, I feel so tired! My belly is enourmous, I can’t sleep, having heartburn all night, going through 5-6 gaviscons a night even that I don’t eat any heartburn food and don’t eat after 6 pm. It’s so difficult. I go to pee every hour during the night and can’t sleep anymore o...

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Pelvic pain

OMG, the pelvic pain after having my son is way worse than the pain I felt after having my first child. Maybe I was moving around too much yesterday, and that's why, but whew ima try to sit down more and rest, that's hard when you got a toddler to tend to as well... praying for a speedy recovery 🙏🏾

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Braxton hicks?

Has anyone experience stomach tights almost the entire day? I noticed that today for some reason my stomach has been really hard all day.

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Step counting whilst holding pram

I get this is a very niche question but how are people tracking steps on their garmjns/apple watches whilst having both hands on the pram?!

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Lying on side

Hi I’m just wondering what I can do for my 10 day old newborn keeps moving to her side as soon as I put her on back no matter what I do so is there anyway I can try to have her stop

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Hips/lower back pain

I see this one on here quite a lot but thought I would put this up Incase I missed any tips/tricks 😂 my lower back and hips are starting to be so painful when I’m sleeping. Switching from side to side I have a pillow between my legs and I have tried sleeping on my back with pillows propping me up so I’m not flat…

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Full term and wiiiiiiide awake

Anyone else is this club? Haha the insomnia is reaaaal😆

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nausea

well it has finally come. the past three days i have been so nauseous. i can barely eat anything without feeling sick afterwards. soon as i try to lay down for the night i get super nauseous. does anyone have recommendations for something that will help? i did not have morning sickness with my first. so this is all ...

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Help asap!

I’m 12 weeks PP had a pretty traumatic c section. I went to the toilet just and presumed it was my period however I have bright red blood coming out vaginally and my anus as well… has anyone had this?! I have minor cramps nothing bad at all but I’m just worried?!

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Advice, help, reassurance, information please!

Hi all, I had my recent smear test result back and it says hpv positive! They tests for abnormal cells but came back fine. This is my second smear and my first one after my baby who is 9 months old. I’m freaking out, what do I need to do now? Do I need to speak to my doctors? I’ve got to re smear next year which...

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Swollen lower back?

Been struggling with period like cramps and lower back pain mainly in the evenings and at night. Keeping me awake the last two nights. Just been rubbing some oil in my lower back where it’s sore and it feels swollen? Took a picture in the mirror and looks like a swollen square sticking out? Has anyone had this? I’...

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Are these contractions or something else?

Having pain in the upper belly thru my back and tightening off and on feeling super sick like passing out and super nauseous and massive headache tried taking tums thinking it's heartburn or acid reflux didn't help and tried taking tythenol and still nothing still hurts and the baby keeps moving alot I'm 31 weeks an...

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Girl with false menses

Anyone have baby girl with menses last 2 days or more? Our first girl only spotted once or twice But our 6 day old started yesterday and has had a little blood in every diaper change It started yesterday.

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25 weeks

I AM READY TO PUSH MAN IDK ABOUT YALL IM OVER IT

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6 weeks today. Headaches and so thirsty

The headaches are unreal and I am so thirsty. Anyone else have this? Also is is natural to feel very shakey and fatigued xx

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Achey legs

Has anyone experienced achey legs? I’m only 7 weeks but I feel like they are a bit achey.

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Baby kicking

Hello mamas! I am currently 23 weeks as of today and I have yet to feel my baby move. Does being a first time mom or being obese have anything to do with it? I am just wondering how the whole feeling kicks process works? Thank you for sharing your advice!

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Cramping pain

Hi guys , im 5 weeks along with my first pregnancy and was Wondering Does anyone experience round ligament pain constantly ? Also mild back pain . If you have experienced this please share what gives you some relief . The only thing I’ve found is a warm shower but it’s temporary .

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Constantly craving McDonald's

We don't even eat McDonald's that's much (maybe 5 times a year) but every evening I am constantly craving it. I have not had one yet. I like it warm and fresh so having it delivered won't hit the same and my toddler is in bed when the cravings are happening. We drove past a MacDonald earlier today and I didn't have ...

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Aching - full term

37 weeks and every time I stand up/get up/walk, my bottom half just ACHES! Knees, hips, legs, hard belly, pressure…. Anyone else?! WE ARE SO CLOSE🥲

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