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We don’t know what we’re having but we have started the conversation about circumcision and I wanted to get you guys’ thoughts? I have done a ton of research about it so I can truly see it going either way. I don’t know anyone that has not been circumcised or has personal experience with it so please share your thou...
My partner and I have a 4 month old son. We’ve agreed to another in the next year or two but not now. Okay yes I’m not on contraception, honestly I stopped taking it when I was 18. I use my cycle to indicate when it’s safer etc but ultimately we use the pull out method (pls don’t judge) I’ve told my partner a few...
Hi moms! Has anyone got pregnant after having a baby and being on birth control? I had my first almost 3 months ago and got a depo shot at my two weeks checkup. Now my boyfriend did the deed inside of me a couple days ago and I’m just over thinking it all mostly cause I’ve heard a lot that you become more fertile af...
Hey ladies Anyone know what this could be
i received my iud april 17th and started my period the same day here it is may 3rd and i still have my period (16 days), i wanna know if this is normal before i reach out to my doctor!
has anyone gotten pregnant while using condoms? my period is late. and it’s usually never late but i’m 4 months pp so i know my body is also still getting used to pp. i really don’t wanna be pregnant
I’ve got thrush and I’m in my last trimester wondering if I should just let it treat itself or should I consult with my midwife about it? Any tips? thanks xx
Hello ladies! I'm getting really worried as I changed my cat's litter tray this morning and now I'm scared that I contracted toxoplasmosis 😭 I am 17+2 weeks pregnant and I previously had a miscarriage last October. I used gloves, bleach, and soap to wash the cat litter tray after I emptied it directly in the…
Hi Ladies, Before pregnancy I was taking Gederal combined pill and was plagued with migraines, I didn’t link this together at the time but have been migraine free since. I was prescribed Marvelon at my 6 week check but have generally felt rubbish since taking it (changes in mood, headaches, tiredness) which worsen...
Hello! My partner and I are having sex again, after quarantine, yeii! But I need some advice for birth control. I tend to gain weight with all hormonal options. But yesterday, I got inf from the clinic regarding the Lactational Amenorrhea Method. I think all the conditions apply in my case, but I feel unsure if ...
I’m five months postpartum and I’ve randomly come out with a white pimple on the inside wall of my vagina. It feels sore and stings when I pee. Has anyone ever had anything like this before
Bit of a tmi question.. but I didn’t know where else to turn 🤣 Basically when you’ve been for a number 2 how do you wipe? Cause I can’t reach from behind so have always gone from the front but now the bump is getting bigger I’m finding it harder to do.. any tips out there? I know it’s tmi I’m so sorry!!
So I have a pretty unique situation going on. I used to have the Skyla IUD. I got it taken out in June 2022. Got pregnant with my daughter end of November, beginning of December. Right after my 6 week checkup after giving birth, I got the Mirena put in. So around sometime in September. 19th of April, I got it taken ...
I am 3 months pp and I have until Wednesday to make my decision: Nexplanon or Mirena IUD? Both terrify me but I need to pick one or the other😅 I am kinda traumatized from early postpartum so getting the IUD scares me, but getting the Nexplanon in my arm scares me too. I want to try for another baby in 3 years, so…
Hey beauties. I’ve got super painful thrush, and have been given canestan cream and the pessary. Now I’ve never used pessary before, but reading online it clearly says not to use the applicator if pregnant. What Shal I do? Confused, sore and in pain!
Hi ladies I'm looking for some advice. I met my consultant at 28 weeks and she asked if I'd thought about contraception. I said I was hoping to monitor ovulation etc as I have done for years but she said that this wasn't good enough because it relies on the user too much to be effective and I would need something ac...
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