Articles & Expert Guides on Pregnancy
Medically-reviewed expert guides, tips, real-life stories, and articles on Pregnancy.
Analgesia (Pain Relief) in Labor: What Are Your Options?
What is the “Starbucks Labor Drink”? And Does It Work?
Back Pain After Epidural: Is It Normal?
Pregnancy & Oral Health: Everything You Need To Know About Pregnancy Teeth
What Is a Foley Bulb Induction?
En Caul Birth Explained: Causes, Risks & What It Means
Can I Take Magnesium While Pregnant?
Is Ginger Safe During Pregnancy?
Can You Drink Liquid IV While Pregnant?
Can You Drink Matcha While Pregnant?
Can You Eat Papaya During Pregnancy?
Do Babies Cry In The Womb? How to Find Out
Why Do Babies Cry When They’re Born?
Why Is My Labia Swollen During Pregnancy?
Can Toddlers Tell When Someone is Pregnant?
How to Prepare for Twins Checklist: 18 Tips from Doctor & Twin Mom
What are the 4 Stages of Labor?
Top Food Cravings When Pregnant With a Girl Explained
Feeling Cold in Pregnancy: Boy or Girl?
Baby Heart Rate: Gender Predictor or Old Wives’ Tale?
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Large baby
I'm terrified, baby is measuring really big and they aren't offering induction even though I've made it clear I nearly died at my last c section so I don't want one. 7lb 6oz at 37 weeks! That's ridiculous😔
Baby Boy Names
Send some boy name suggestions! We already have Esme and Effie (his sisters)! 💙🤍💙🤍
How many ultrasound scans do we have with the NHS?
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Should I phone triage? Update from last post
Low back ache and slight cramps every five minutes lasting around 30/40 seconds. This is my first baby so don’t wanna call over nothing. They build in intensity then just completely go away. 40 + 3 days pregnant.
Line eyes
Tested today at 8dpo and I’m 100% sure there is a very faint line. What are the chances this could be chemical???
First outing gone wrong😂
Baby is 1 week old and i took her to newborn photos on the train as i had no other way of getting there, it was my first day out with her and all went smoothly until a wheel jam caused a fire on the train and i got stranded for 3 hours😳 i had to feed in public for the first time stood at the side of a train in the…
Can anyone help with what this means please?
Just had my 28 week appt, bump is measuring 28CM which midwife said is perfect but when I looked at my notes it says ‘long’ 😂 Does this mean tall?
Measuring small
Ive had my 25 week midwife appointment this week and they measured bump and said she is measuring quite small and to keep a close eye on movements until my 28 week appointment. Has anyone else had this?
Some Bad News :(
I had my 20 week anatomy scan yesterday. Baby boy looks good, for now my doctor said. Baby boy has only two veins in his umbilical cord when he should have three. My doctor said it won’t hurt him now, but it may cause malnutrition/delayed growth later in pregnancy. He said “My goal is to get you to 34 weeks”, but ...
Ok so I really need some outside help with baby girls names now! If anyone can suggest any unique/rare baby girl names I would be very grateful. Id like something pretty but we are really struggling to stick with something we like.
At this rate she might just be baby girl for a while.