Articles & Expert Guides on Pregnancy

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Can Stress Cause a Miscarriage?

Can Stress Cause a Miscarriage?

By Katie Mill
Analgesia (Pain Relief) in Labor: What Are Your Options?

Analgesia (Pain Relief) in Labor: What Are Your Options?

By Dr. Fatema Mustansir Dawoodbhoy
What is the “Starbucks Labor Drink”? And Does It Work?

What is the “Starbucks Labor Drink”? And Does It Work?

By Katie Mill
Back Pain After Epidural: Is It Normal?

Back Pain After Epidural: Is It Normal?

By Katie Mill
Pregnancy & Oral Health: Everything You Need To Know About Pregnancy Teeth

Pregnancy & Oral Health: Everything You Need To Know About Pregnancy Teeth

By Charlotte Leigh
What Is a Foley Bulb Induction?

What Is a Foley Bulb Induction?

By Katie Mill
En Caul Birth Explained: Causes, Risks & What It Means

En Caul Birth Explained: Causes, Risks & What It Means

By Katie Mill
Can I Take Magnesium While Pregnant?

Can I Take Magnesium While Pregnant?

By Katie Mill
Is Ginger Safe During Pregnancy?

Is Ginger Safe During Pregnancy?

By Katie Mill
Can You Drink Liquid IV While Pregnant?

Can You Drink Liquid IV While Pregnant?

By Katie Mill
Can You Drink Matcha While Pregnant?

Can You Drink Matcha While Pregnant?

By Katie Mill
Can You Eat Papaya During Pregnancy?

Can You Eat Papaya During Pregnancy?

By Katie Mill
Do Babies Cry In The Womb? How to Find Out

Do Babies Cry In The Womb? How to Find Out

By Katie Mill
Why Do Babies Cry When They’re Born?

Why Do Babies Cry When They’re Born?

By Katie Mill
Why Is My Labia Swollen During Pregnancy?

Why Is My Labia Swollen During Pregnancy?

By Katie Mill
Can Toddlers Tell When Someone is Pregnant?

Can Toddlers Tell When Someone is Pregnant?

By Tassia Agatowski
How to Prepare for Twins Checklist: 18 Tips from Doctor & Twin Mom

How to Prepare for Twins Checklist: 18 Tips from Doctor & Twin Mom

By Dr. Zoya Diwan
What are the 4 Stages of Labor?

What are the 4 Stages of Labor?

By Peanut
Top Food Cravings When Pregnant With a Girl Explained

Top Food Cravings When Pregnant With a Girl Explained

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
Feeling Cold in Pregnancy: Boy or Girl?

Feeling Cold in Pregnancy: Boy or Girl?

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs

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My beautiful baby boy born 10am yesterday morning, 17th May 2024, weighing 3.2kg.

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Gestational diabetes

So ladies i got the dreaded call yesturday to tell me my results come back high from the glucose test, so i have a meeting to attend on tuesday to go through it all.. my anxiety is through the roof right now, already have a fear of needles and blood and the thought of doing my levels by myself is terrifying me 😩😂…

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Bleeding

So this morning at 4am i woke up went for a wee and had bright red bleeding when i wiped. I phoned 111 straight away and the doctor called me back a few hours later but by then the bleeding had lightened and has now eventually stoped. I had a scan booked for today which i went to and my baby is absolutely fine and h...

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Club foot

Hi everyone, Just looking for reassurance really. We just had our 20 week scan yesterday, and the sonographer told us she is pretty sure our baby has a club foot. This doesn't run in our families at all so it wasn't even on my radar as something that could be an issue, and it's left me a little bit scared and worri...

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5 year journey was SO worth the wait!

Our beautiful boy was born on his due date 13th May after quite a journey conceiving. The most magical feeling. On cloud nine for this wonderful experience 🤍

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Aging baby

So this may sound daft 🙈 but how does everyone age there baby , so my little boy was born on the 23rd, that was a tuesday so is he a month on on the 23rd or this Tuesday coming 🙈🤣🤣

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Guys what is that?

I'm exactly 40 weeks today. Lost some of my mucus plus on Wednesday. And today brownish blood like discharge. Do you think that's part of mucus plus too?

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In Early Labour

I’ve been posting lots about having zero signs of labour and feeling fed up! Had a sweep on Wednesday and only 1cm dilated. Yesterday at 41+1 I started with very mild cramps and felt like I needed to 💩. I ran a bath to help relax and whilst in there felt a pop - got out the bath and my waters had gone.…

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Smiling

Saw a post where people posted photos of their smiling babies... anyone else's baby not smiled yet. Mine is not quite 6 weeks.

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When did everyone have a midwife apt?

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