It can be. But not always.Very TMI so I am sorry
Over the last few days I’ve been going for aeveryday and normally I don’t do that..
I googled it and it said it means labour is close by? Has this happened to anyone before?
I’ll be 38 weeks tomorrow exactly, maybe I’m just getting so fed up it’s partly wishful thinkingIt can be. But not always.
How far are you?
Googling will tell you that everything is a sign of Labour
Ive found that most people start going more from around 38 weeks.
I always have too. But I've always gone over with mine. It's meant nothing
!!Googling when your wide awake at 4am maybe isn’t the best idea but I do it anyway 
This happened to me about 37 weeks... Couldn't stop shitting, but then 38ish weeks it stopped and bowel movements went back to normal. Then I ended up with fluey/cold symptoms but that's clearing now too. No labour yet at 39+5Very TMI so I am sorry
Over the last few days I’ve been going for a
I googled it and it said it means labour is close by? Has this happened to anyone before
Aquanatal tomorrow... Going to bounce this baby out!!!!
They're not awkward at allI’m pretty sure my midwife said she would do a sweep tomorrow when I see her. I’m so nervous about this
Does anyone have any advice on how to make it less awkward? Any experiences you could share would help me I’m sure!
Either way, just painting once won't harm your baby.
Thank you, that’s all so helpful. That’s really good to know re: labour. That’s a scary thought otherwise. I have a couple of inhalers now (brown and blue) because I ended up going to the walk in centre when the cough came back a couple of weeks ago and they confirmed after checking my chest it was the asthma returning. Will book a GP appointment though for a proper asthma review just to make sure all covered. I took something called montelukast years ago which really helped. I might ask for that again if safe in pregnancy. So fed up of wheezing and coughing at the slightest bit of physical exertion or walking past a smoker xMeI've had severe asthma since being a small child. I'm on a fair whack of medication for it to keep it under control and I'm also under a respiratory consultant and respiratory nurse. They have told me being pregnant can either make your asthma worse (as in your case), make your asthma better to the point it doesn't effect you or have no change to your asthma. However if it's any consolation, from the leaflets they gave me, apparently there's a hormone that kicks in while you are in labour to ensure you don't have an asthma attack while giving birth- I thought that was pretty cool!
The time of year probably isn't helping you if you find pollen etc a trigger either. I'd recommend making an appointment to see your GP nurse and just ask for an asthma review if you can? She might check your peak flows and make a plan for you from there. I know you probably don't want to use inhalers after such a long time but I'd rather have a reliever on hand just in case lovely.
I just realised as well, when you were with the NHS in Wales, was that when you had the IVF? That will have been why you had a 6 week appointment as that’s normal for IVF rather than which country you were in. A ‘viability scan’ to check for heartbeat and that pregnancy isn’t ectopic. If this baby was conceived naturally you’ll just be waiting until 12 weeks like everyone else.
@WhatABore just wanted to say you are the best at reassuring and answering questions. Every time I come on here I’ve noticed you’ve helped someone out x
It was just after failed IVF that we got pregnant naturally, I’m not sure how or why but my drs sorted out the midwife’s appointments quickly, I had had one to confirm the pregnancy and then the booking in one, mc’d at 6+4 just a few days after. This was 4 and a half years ago though.
Yes me, i was 5 weeks pregnant when i caught covid, tested positive for covid on the Monday and found out i was pregnant on the Wednesday. Had a mild case of it, 1 night of fever. I am 34 weeks now with my little girl who is cooking nicely and is kicking me as i typeI don’t suppose anyone here had Covid early in their pregnancy? I’m just under 6 weeks and my partner and I have caught itworried it could cause a miscarriage this early…
Do I need to let the hosp know I’m positive? I can’t cope with being put on hold again todayYes me, i was 5 weeks pregnant when i caught covid, tested positive for covid on the Monday and found out i was pregnant on the Wednesday. Had a mild case of it, 1 night of fever. I am 34 weeks now with my little girl who is cooking nicely and is kicking me as i type
I did, my nose still bleeds a bit now and I’m in my second
Nose bleeds can be super common during pregnancy because of the increased blood
Yes. I asked a question about this a few threads ago, had it with all 4 early pregnancies. Apparently it’s the hormones and nothing to worry about.
I’d give them a call. They’ll advise you to buy an oximeter to monitor your oxygen levels and ask a few questions as a risk assessment over the phone. Nothing major but best to have it on your record.
I rang mine when I had covid at around 20 weeks. Didn't find them very helpful to be honest, they just told me to monitor baby's movements and if something changed to contact them! All good now anyway
Drink plenty. That's one of the biggest causes.My legs have started cramping specifically in my calves is there anything I can do to help this?
