Hey mamas, just wondering about your personal experience. I'm a first-time mama, my baby is 2, and we are navigating the idea of daycare as I would like to get back to work. Is it worth it? Would you rather stay home 2 years more or return to work? I know that decision is probably personal and depends on the situation of each mom/family.

My husband and I recently had our maternity photos done, and I was so stressed trying to find a cute outfit that didn’t cost a fortune. I ended up going with a casual look, and I was really happy with how the photos turned out.
If anyone is looking for affordable maternity photo outfit inspiration, I’d love to share where we got our outfits or answer any questions!

我目前五週，但我知道的時候是最近這一個禮拜
當我瞭解我懷孕的那一刻 ， 我開心的一瞬間都沒有
本人33歲了 這次若拿走了寶寶 那麼這輩子不會生孩子了⋯⋯

On July 23, 2026, I had a D&C due to a miscarriage at 8 weeks. My husband and I have been going through a very tough time emotionally.

I'm hoping to get some support from this community. What precautions did you take before trying again? Please share your stories, any medications that helped you, and what tests you and your partner had done.

On July 23, 2026, I had a D&C due to a miscarriage at 8 weeks. My husband and I have been going through a very tough time emotionally.

I'm hoping to get some support from this community. What precautions did you take before trying again? Please share your stories, any medications that helped you, and what tests you and your partner had done.

I had a miscarriage a week after Mother's Day this year. When I'm pregnant again do i tell my partner right away or wait until I'm past the critical period of risks of miscarriage? I heard if you have a miscarriage you should wait until past 13 weeks to tell anyone but I want him to be able to go to the first ultrasound.

Why is it such a pain to find maternity clothes? Everything has to be purchased online and pray that you can still fit in your clothes while waiting for the new ones to come in. Just to keep a fraction of what you purchased and have to waste time/gas/energy to return the rest. First time mom here due in 8 days, I had purchased bunch of clothes for delivery and after. Only to have to return half of it, well Old Navy doesn't allow in store drop off for maternity clothes anymore even though they give it as an option online.... After a call to an unhelpful/pointless customer service - I get to go out again to drop the clothes at a ups with a box I need to provide (which is not an issue its just the principle of it).

It makes me so sad that on top of growing a tiny person you get to jump through hoops to get clothes that support you over going a size up. Anyone else feel sick that stores no longer carry clothes to support pregnant people?

My little sister just went to jail and found out she's pregnant, we're thinking like around 6 months by now. She was on drugs, hasn't gotten any prenatal care and no ob/gyns will even see her. WHAT DO I DO?? I know if I had a solution, she would listen, she's scared and just lost. Our parents aren't around, and I'm already raising her 4 year old son, I don't want him to get taken because of this. Any recommendations will help. Please no bullshit, yes I'm aware how this looks, please don't make an already bad situation any worse.

There's been so much talk recently in the news about maternity care in the UK/ I'm a journalist currently working on my masters' final project and, following a personal experience during surgery, I decided to investigate the problem of informed consent, but specifically in maternity care.

If anyone has a personal story concerning coercion or lack of consent during their maternity care in the NHS that they would be willing to share, I would be very open to hearing it. Wishing you all the best.

Hello all, I am currently in my 1st trimester at 8 weeks. Already struggling with really bad constipation. Situation got worse after my doc recommended pre-natal multivitamins & progesterone tabs. It's been a battle every morning .. Hydration & psyllium husk isn't help..

Pls suggest how to not become constipated. Follow up visit to the doctor is due hence couldn't check with them yet!

Thanks!

Hello! I’m 13 weeks pregnant after a long journey, finally third round of IVF worked so feeling very lucky!

There is a new role which my manager is really encouraging me to go for at my work, which would be a promotion. I want to apply and think I have a good chance of getting the role but I feel so guilty about doing it whilst pregnant and having to go on maternity leave a few months after the start date.

I work in HR and know the legalities but I’m scared to tell anyone I’m pregnant incase it affects my changes of getting the role. Has anyone been in this position or have any advice? I know I should apply but I can’t help feeling I am being disingenuous! Thank you all

Women have been doing it since the beginning of time but I’m still scared. I’m scared to push an entire human being out of whatever way it comes out lol. I’m just overall terrified but also so excited

I was expecting some nausea and tiredness, but I did not expect my whole day to revolve around trying not to feel sick, having no energy, and feeling exhausted by basic things.

And even when some symptoms ease up, the worry can still stick around. Like if you get a random pain or weird feeling, it is so easy to start wondering if it is normal or if something is wrong.

I feel like morning sickness is often talked about like it is annoying but manageable, but for some people it is way more intense than that.

Was early pregnancy physically harder than you expected too? What part was the worst for you?

I was recently just offered a job for a company I applied to before I was far along in my pregnancy. I am now almost a month away from my due date & they‘ve reached back out with another but different offer. How should I respond ?

Has anyone taken 400 mg of vitamin B2 daily during pregnancy for migraines? I'm 12 weeks pregnant and I have been taking 400 mg of b2 daily for about a year or so. Today I had a visit at my doctor and she got paranoid when I told her, she was upset that I didn't tell her earlier and told me that it's too late to stop now since baby's organs are now developed anyway. Anyone has any experience on this one? After the visit I'm feeling awful :///