Is anyone intersted in giving birth standing up?? It kinda makes sence - as gravity is moving down anyway - and ur standing up!! My birth classes REALLY helped, totally calmed my nerves - im due to...
I have been getting lots of conflicting advice regarding cot mattresses. I have kept my cot and mattress from my previous pregnancy (child now aged 4) and people are telling me that I should get a new...
Hi Can I pick your brains? baby_woo is now 2 weeks & has suddenly started falling asleep while at the breast. Previously he was feeding for a good 20-30 mins sometimes longer & would then sleep for...
Hi All baby_woo arrived safely on Friday 20th July at 9.25pm. He weighed a stonking 8lbs 9.5oz! I was in active labour for 6.5, not bad for a first-timer. I tore badly (3rd degree) & had to have...
Has anyone suffered from antenatal depression? When I found out I was pregnant I was delighted but now I find I am neither happy nor unhappy. Its like I don't care one way or the other. I feel really...
I am 8 days over due and going crazy, I was told to eat pineapples and spicy foods , I have done that , was told to have sex , did that and still no baby....i'm booked in for a membrane sweep...
Does everyone have an AFP test? I gave a blood sample last week (16/17 weeks) but the hospital have 'lost' the sample so next time I'll be able to give a sample is next week (19 weeks) is this too...
Everyone knows all about the ring/needle test dont they? You know, thread your ring or a needle onto a piece of cotton, hold it over your tummy and it goes round in circles for a girl or back and...
Hi all. Baby_woo was scheduled to arrive today but he's not showing any signs of making an appearance. Had a midwife app yesterday and she said that I'm well & baby is well so she's happy to let me go...
My 1st child was nornal delivery my 2nd emergancy c-section my 3rd i was pressured into another c-section i am now 13 weeks pregnant and want a normal delivery but my midwife told me i was bein...
i found out i was pregnant at 11 weeks and it came as quite a shock. i went to the doctors but was unsure if i was ready for a baby as i am only young, i have now decided that i am having my baby but...
I am 12 weeks pregnant and most unfortunately have recently had some constipation problems! Have read in lots of places this is quite normal so I am not overly concerned, but does anyone know if there...
Afternoon all!! I have finally got around to packing my overnight bag for going into hospital (7 weeks and 1 day til due date - not that I'm counting lol). I *think* I have packed everything I need...
Just taking this opportunity to say i had my first scan yesterday. i'm 13 weeks + 5. I'd been feeling a little bit "empty" not really knowing how i felt about the whole thing, but seeing my tiny...
Hi, Can anyone help. My brother in laws girlfriend is causing lots of problems at the moment. To cut along story short she had an abortion 8 weeks ago (19 weeks pg!) and is saying she is pg again! She...
I'm 15 weeks pregnant and seem to think I've seen something somewhere about lavender being risky in pregnancy. Is this just aromatherapy oils etc?? Is it safe to use radox lavender bubble bath etc???