found out im pregnant dont see my midwife for another 2 weeks so i dont know how far on i am, im guessing only a few weeks but for last 2 days iv had period like pains in my stomach but only last few mins only prob once or twice a day, im worried

how wonderful it was and how calm I was! Matilda Rose was born on Christmas Eve, 5 days before her due date, a perfectly healthy 6lbs 3oz. My wonderful midwife, Hayley Greenwood knew the techniques that I was using and was very supportiv

explain why I have been having stomach pains. The midwife advised that it is something to monitor but I should not be worried - they have booked me in for another scan and to meet with the consultant in 5 weeks time. I an grateful that I will looked after

gp theyll give you some hc cream for when it gets sore and red.The midwife  told me that its completely normal for things like that to flare up in pregnancy. is this your 1st? Also if your eating or drinkin a lot of dairy like milk, cheese and yogurt

is it going to start.  My cousin said ow i was at an antenatal and my midwife said your in labour.  My cousin said 'ow thats what that odd feeling is?'  My god i don't want to look a complete dawk...  People say 'ow have you had any twinges?'  Well yes every

to your midwife or do what I did - book a private scan. No amount of money matters when your that anxious (our scan was £70, a small price to pay for peace of mind).My official dating scan is in 2 weeks which seems like a lifetime away. I know that I

to chat please feel free to contact me through my inbox. I'm a nurse by trade, and if you cant speak to your midwife, i may be able to offer some advice, or just use me as a sounding board. Its up to you love, no pressure to speak to anyone though. Just

!!! If you are happy to wait then feel free, you shouldnt feel pushed into anything you dont want, but if like me you were fed up waiting then i'd go for it, it really was ok when my midwife did it for me, i wouldnt hesitate in having another

experience. my daughter is 4 months and im exclusively breast feeding her i think its great i had loads of support of midwifes and healthvisitor's i have 1 flat nipple so didnt think i would be able to feed her off both sides but 1 midwife at hospital told

birth or not,when baby arrives do you want baby put on stomach asap or taken to be cleaned first,are you ok with students/men being in the room,how long you want to stay in hospital,breast or bottle feeding etc your midwife sould soon be talking to you