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Community Midwife Visit

My son was born at 34 weeks 3 weeks ago and we were discharged from NICU yesterday. The community midwife is coming to visit our home on Monday, what can I expect please? Google is useless.

K
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Weightlifting

I’m currently 5+6 weeks pregnant before I found out I was lifting heavy weights like 120kg+ Since I found out I’ve been working out for matience rather than building muscle. Is this still safe to do? 3rd pregnancy

S
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MAU at JR

Can I just turn up to Maternity Assessment Unit? I’ve tried calling since 08:30 and can’t get through… (Not in labour - just extreme pain and I’m really unsure what to do as this is my first pregnancy, for reference I’m 25 weeks so know I can be seen on there)

Incognito
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7 DPO

I know it’s too early but couldn’t help myself, definitely negative for now I think 😩

L
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Find gestational diabetes super upsetting

I'm 33 weeks and got diagnosed around 3 weeks ago, my values are mostly okay, just slightly elevated fasting. I'm really struggling with the food and drink limitations though, I feel like being pregnant is already pretty hard and now even going out with friends for a meal is impossible. Management of GD is so much w...

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Progression lines

How often do people check the progression lines see. People who are as far along as I am between 3-4 weeks and there lines are soo much darker than mine and I’m slightly worried

M
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Badger app

Can anyone guide me on how to contact my midwife using the badger app? I’m yet to figure that out. Thanks

V
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Line eyes?

I swear I can see a faint line, but my fiancé says he doesn’t see anything. What are your thoughts? Picture of it with flash on in comments. Supposed to start my period in three days.

Incognito
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PP pain remedy?

So my shoulder had been bugging me since my last trimester (going on 4 months pp now) and anytime i mention anything pain related to my OB is like “oh yeah just go to physical therapy” which. gurl- if i could afford physical therapy you wouldn’t be my OB 💀. but annnnyway. my baby is kind of heavy and i know having…

Incognito
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Am i seeing things or is there a line?

I had an mc in march and so not sure if im just seeing things because im being hopeful but Im 10dpo and i did this test today, im sure i can see a faint line but im not sure?

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Please help

Does anyone have Karen Harbron midwife contact details, she covers North tees midwife ! My friend is under her and really wants to go to James cook for given birth but can not get in touch with her midwife and everyone is fobbing her off

M
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Perineal massage

Has anyone started this yet? I'm googling like mad about perineal massage and stretching at the moment. I had to have a cut with my first which I really don't want again as I'm hoping for a water birth so I think I'm gonna start!

Incognito
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What AMH level is good?

Hi all What are your AMH levels if you know them? Have you been told they are good/bad? I have an AMH of 4.45, I'm 35 with endo. Is this bad or good?

J
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3w5d - Stong line

I didn’t realise it was possible to have such a strong line so soon! Anyone else? Defo not complaining just didn’t realise it could be so dark before the missed period! Was an absolute squinter on Tuesday!

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Is this the start of a vvvvffl??

I am only 8dpo so will try again tomorrow and everyday until or if AF shows. But I thought I saw the start of a line?! Or is it just me lol

Incognito
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Vvvfl?

Can anyone see anything I feel like I do but its extremely faint and is not photographing well. I'm 8/9dpo

Incognito
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