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The role of a Doula in supporting your pregnancy journey

We hosted a lovely session in April 2023 with Leila from Doula UK who talked about how Doula's can support you (and your partner) through your TTC journey,...

We hosted a lovely session in April 2023 with Leila from Doula UK who talked abo...

Claire_FNUK

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We also have a parenting support group for those who have been on a fertility journey so do come and meet us!

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Post IVF only please. When can resume exercise at “normal pregnancy” and not special IVF only walking rules?

POST IVF only as advice is not same as NHS/standard pregnancy advice. I’m 5 weeks (so happy etc!). my IVF clinic says I can’t swim or do gym exercise...

POST IVF only as advice is not same as NHS/standard pregnancy advice. I’m 5...

Adalovelace23

•10 months ago

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Will having an argument affect my baby

I feel so silly asking this but really just want some reassurance! I'm 8w5d pregnant & we had our first scan the other day with a healthy heartbeat, measuring...

I feel so silly asking this but really just want some reassurance! I'm 8w5d preg...

LunaSky2

•10 months ago

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Preparing for a c section

Embarrassed to be asking this 😳 but what prep did you do for a planned c section down there eg waxing/razor? I don't know whether to book a bikini wax but...

Embarrassed to be asking this 😳 but what prep did you do for a planned c sectio...

Sw1234

•10 months ago

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Crown Rump Length at early scan

Hi everyone,I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share their CRL measurements if they had an early pregnancy scan? I am currently 7 weeks pregnant...

Hi everyone,I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share their CRL measur...

LittleBlueOwl

•10 months ago

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About the whooping cough vaccination

Hi everyone, I had my 16 weeks appointment today. Although I haven't felt the kick yet (only can feel the bubbles at the moment), I heard my baby movement's...

Hi everyone, I had my 16 weeks appointment today. Although I haven't felt the ...

Mary2022

•10 months ago

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pregnancy bleeding

hi all I’m 17 weeks pregnant and after sex started to bleed, had a bit of freak out and think the worst. The bleeding has slowed down now and I don’t have any...

hi all I’m 17 weeks pregnant and after sex started to bleed, had a bit of freak...

Tendo611

•10 months ago

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When do you feel the baby's movements in the first pregnancy?

Hi everyone, I am currently 15.5 weeks. When do you feel the baby's movements in the first pregnancy? Can you share your experience with me? Thank you. 😊

Hi everyone, I am currently 15.5 weeks. When do you feel the baby's movements in...

Mary2022

•11 months ago

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41 weeks how far past did everyone go?

hiya I know this has been asked before. I’m 41 weeks today. 3 attempted sweeps and yesterday they attempted induction (balloon) but after 3 attempts had to...

hiya I know this has been asked before. I’m 41 weeks today. 3 attempted sweeps...

Boo718

•11 months ago

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Anyone any experience with remifentanil?

Hello mama warriors! I wonder if any of you has experience of giving birth using remifentanil as pain relief? I have an allergy to lidocaine so it looks like...

Hello mama warriors! I wonder if any of you has experience of giving birth using...

Eloquentia

•11 months ago

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5 weeks 6 days pregnant- bleeding could it be normal?

hi all I hope you’re doing well. Last night before bedtime I went to the toilet and saw red blood when I wiped , it was enough to cover the tissue without...

hi all I hope you’re doing well. Last night before bedtime I went to the toilet ...

Hopewhite

•11 months ago

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Potential gestational diabetes, late diagnosis; seeking reassurance!

Hi everyone, I'm very new here, found this website through the NHS! I am currently 33+5 days pregnant and last week (at 32+6) my fundal height was measuring...

Hi everyone, I'm very new here, found this website through the NHS! I am curre...

Heurodis

•11 months ago

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When did you stop progesterone?

Evening All, Would you be happy to share at what point you stopped progesterone and whether you stopped suddenly, or gradually reduced the dose? I think...

Evening All, Would you be happy to share at what point you stopped progesterone...

Lola33

•11 months ago

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Difficulty emptying bladder

hi, I hope you’re all keeping well xx I’m having this weird thing where I’m having difficulties emptying my bladder, I can feel the need to go to the toilet...

hi, I hope you’re all keeping well xx I’m having this weird thing where I’m hav...

Hopewhite

•11 months ago

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Clexane injection pain

I’m currently 5w+1 and have only been injecting Clexane for 5 days but am finding it really hard. The first couple of days was fine but since day 3 every...

I’m currently 5w+1 and have only been injecting Clexane for 5 days but am findi...

Winniebear1

•11 months ago

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A rhesus negative - anti-D worries - can anyone help?

At my 16 week check up with the midwife I was told that I'm A Rhesus Negative which means i'll need to have anti-D injection at about 28 weeks. That all...

At my 16 week check up with the midwife I was told that I'm A Rhesus Negative wh...

darkbuthappyplace

•11 months ago

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Nose bleed

Hey, I'm currently 27 weeks pregnant and 3 weeks ago had a really bad nose bleed, ended up in hospital with it. Had it cauterised and it's been ok until last...

Hey, I'm currently 27 weeks pregnant and 3 weeks ago had a really bad nose bleed...

Bex2

•11 months ago

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Missing out by not trying for a natural birth?

I've booked a planned c section for my second pregnancy. My first was a general anaesthetic c section delivery, so I was asleep and when I first held my baby...

I've booked a planned c section for my second pregnancy. My first was a general ...

Sw1234

•11 months ago

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Nausea

Hello there :) I am currently 8 weeks 2 days and have been struggling with nausea since week 5. It is getting worse and mine usually is worse after 3 pm till I...

Hello there :) I am currently 8 weeks 2 days and have been struggling with nause...

Blueberry211

•11 months ago

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Support Group post birth

Hi, is there a follow on group from this post birth? Keen to ask about people’s breast feeding experiences and other such likes. Thanks!

Hi, is there a follow on group from this post birth? Keen to ask about people’s ...

PrincessGurn1984

•11 months ago

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Trigger warning He’s arrived!

I am so thrilled to finally be able to say our miracle baby has arrived, he’s absolutely gorgeous! August was born on Thursday 25 May (38+3) and is loving...

I am so thrilled to finally be able to say our miracle baby has arrived, he’s ab...

PrincessGurn1984

•11 months ago

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Strep B positive during pregnancy

Hi all, I am on my 10th week of pregnancy now (IVF pregnancy) we are super excited, however, as it comes with IVF I am also worried and really hoping the...

Hi all, I am on my 10th week of pregnancy now (IVF pregnancy) we are super exci...

effecta

•11 months ago

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sensitive a thank you

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has answered my many anxious pregnancy questions. Your support has been invaluable! My little boy arrived via...

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has answered my many anxious preg...

Kittykat198

•11 months ago

12 Replies

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All posts for June 2023

The role of a Doula in supporting your pregnancy journey

We also have a parenting support group for those who have been on a fertility journey so do come and meet us!

Post IVF only please. When can resume exercise at “normal pregnancy” and not special IVF only walking rules?

Will having an argument affect my baby

Preparing for a c section

Crown Rump Length at early scan

About the whooping cough vaccination

pregnancy bleeding

When do you feel the baby's movements in the first pregnancy?

41 weeks how far past did everyone go?

Anyone any experience with remifentanil?

5 weeks 6 days pregnant- bleeding could it be normal?

Potential gestational diabetes, late diagnosis; seeking reassurance!

When did you stop progesterone?

Difficulty emptying bladder

Clexane injection pain

A rhesus negative - anti-D worries - can anyone help?

Nose bleed

Missing out by not trying for a natural birth?

Nausea

Support Group post birth

*Trigger warning* He’s arrived!

Strep B positive during pregnancy

*sensitive* a thank you

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Parent & Child Online Meet Up - Looking for feedback on days and times to run a monthly online meet for parents after a fertility journey.

Archive

Trigger warning He’s arrived!

sensitive a thank you