Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy

I was just told Wednesday that I’m at risk for preeclampsia and I need to be induced Sunday with cervidil for 12 hours then Pitocin and I’m gonna be a first time mom so I really don’t know what I’m going into and I’m very much freaking out it was super unexpected news and I’m in shock I’ve heard such awful things ab...

Would you go to the ER if blood pressure has been running low all day and it won’t rise, with a headache and lightheaded ?

I’m in so much pain when I lay on my sides especially my left it’s just pain idek how to explain it but if I turn and lay on my back I can feel him moving and it’s fine, no pain or barely any. Anyone know what’s wrong or what I should do?? I know laying on the back isn’t good but I’m in so much pain on my sides.

At 7 months, her favorite things are eating steak, playing with animals, and being outside. A girl after her mother's heart ...

My 2 week old is really congested with mucus. Other than running a hot shower for the steam etc what else can I do? Feel really bad for him

Sooo I have been having trouble eating lately. Once I get past the nausea and get something in my stomach I get so bloated and it lasts forever and makes me wanna not eat again for a long time. Well tonight I ate around 6 and thought it was just the normal post meal bloat but the pain got progressively worse. It was...

Is it possible to feel your baby move at 6 weeks? (I'm guessing how many weeks. I feel like I've been feeling the baby move around but that's impossible right? I haven't had an ultrasound yet.

Hi ladies, my c section scar just started leaking a little on the right side and I’m wondering if it looks infected? I am 4 weeks pp.

Hi all, I've just been told that I have a low amount of amniotic fluid and that baby is measuring small (3rd percentile). I'm 30 weeks and the scan a week before was all fine in regards to the fluid levels. They've said that I am likely to be induced anywhere between 34 and 37 weeks depending on weekly scans. Has an...

My birthday coming up and I can’t wait but I can 🤣 25!!!

I’m almost 34 weeks pregnant I have pain in the right side of my belly button when I touch it I don’t know how to make it feel better I’m on day 3 and it sucks please help I need some relief it’s awful

I have had so much pain in my pelvic area recently. I’m 36 weeks and 4 days and I feel like I’m using a bowling bowl to kegel. My tailbone hurts all the time now and when I stand up to walk it feels like my uterus is trying to fall out. Does anyone have any advice for pelvic pain or exercises I can do at home? I’ve ...

I seen a poll about rolling over and is anybody else baby just not having it? Lol I try my best to fit tummy time at times where he’s not fussy but he also hates it lol he will just immediately start gnawing at his hands when in tummy time and ocassionally lift his head. When it comes to rolling over I’ve tried to e...

Hi! I had my 20 week scan and baby is healthy but I have a low lying placenta. The doctor told me that usually they move a lil on their own but if it doesn’t move I will have to have a c section:( I really want to deliver vaginally so kind of bummed. Was wondering if anyone else has any experience with this? Getting...

Been having them all day today but I feel like car rides trigger them more.. should I go get checked?

My daughter (5) has 2 birthday parties this weekend. I remember when I was little my mom just dropping me off at birthday parties then picking me up when it’s done. Is it done the same now a days? Or am I suppose to stay with her? Both parties are at the children’s houses 🤨

Itchiness started around 32 weeks and has gotten progressively worse. Honestly just thought I might have a fungal infection at first until it persisted and being to cover my whole body. Only mentioned it to my OB at 35 week appointment. He has me leave to go straight to the lab. Said it really seems like cholestasis...

We had our gender scan today and it’s another boy! Anyone else having their second boy? 🤍

Hi everyone, it’s 12.30am and I’ve just woken up and battling a panic attack. I suddenly felt like I couldn’t breathe (couldn’t get a proper lungful of air). I have a history of panic attacks and it’s mostly a psycho-somatic thing where as soon as I even think about not being able to breathe properly, I think I ca...

My 2 month old had a little bit of blood on her vaginal area , not enough to make it in her diaper just when wiped , is this normal? I know when they first are born there would be some but she’s 2 months, not sure if i should worry or wait till see if more come out ? Has anyone experience this ?