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JENNY SMITH MIDWIFE CHAT: Monday 19th April 12-1pm
Babyexpert's hugely experienced midwife Jenny Smith will be here to answer your pregnancy, birth and newborn questions for an hour 12-1pm on Monday March 29. Jenny hosts a regular monthly webchat on Babyexpert.com.
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im currently 28 weeks pregnant with my second child. and on my customised fundal height chart, im measuring 5 weeks ahead. (have done a few times since 24weeks). Now my first child was 6lb13 when born at 40+3 so she was very normal, im just worried because if i get to 40 weeks this time, im estimated to be having a 10lb baby! and plus, my bump at the moment is a similar size to my last pregnancy at term, so i have been bigger throughout. do u think that women with bigger babys tend to go into labour earlier or depending on the size of the baby would they suggest induction at term?? Im having a GTT and a growth scan on wednesday, so surely will find out more then. i am also getting a lot of lower pressure in my pelvis, and lots of braxton hicks, so i do feel like i could go earlier rather than later. Also, my first child measured spot on on fundal height throughout.
thank you! x
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2 questions if i can
This is my second baby and im hoping for a home birth. Im 30 weeks tomorrow and was told at 28 weeks that my iron levels are very low. Now im worried i wont be able to have a home birth if they dont come back up with the iron tablets. Is this something that can go against me for a home birth?
Also i had a Episiotomy with my first baby, i was pushing for a long time but my daughter wasnt distressed in anyway so im still not sure exactly why it was done.For me it was pretty traumatic, i was badly swollen and in pain for weeks afterwards and sex can still be sore and achy 18 months later! I really want to avoid one this time... is it likely i will need one again as i have had one before? The thought scares me to death and its all i can think about
Thankyou x
Thanks!!
I have my 16 week appointment on Friday, can I ask the midwife to find it for me? I dont remember when they start to prod the tummy!
Thanks!
Edite, Hugo 19 months plus bubble.
I had my first baby 15 weeks ago. It was a difficult pregnancy as I had severe hyperemesis and was on cyclizine until 34 weeks (without it I would throw up 15 or 16 times a day!). I lost nearly 10kg in my first trimester before I was diagnosed.
My husband and I are wondering about having more children - is this likely to happen to me again? It was bad enough the first time but I would seriously worry about being able to look after a toddler if it happens next time around.
Thanks!!
Charlotte & Toby (15 weeks today)
Im 34+5 weeks pregnant. I have had swallon ankles, feet & hands since 27 weeks-blood pressure/urine are normal. But since turning 32 weeks I have had so much pain in the whole of my legs which over the last fews days is travelling through my back. The pain is becoming unbearable. It hurts to stand, walk, lie in bed and when the pain really kicks in it takes my breath away & I cant help but cry. Im not getting any sleep because of it.
The registra at the hospital said its due to swelling but its just getting worse every day, could it be anything else? I am having to take regular pain relief just to function. I really dont want to sound dramatic but Im not sure how much longer I can stand the pain.
Any help would be great. Thank you.
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I'm 35+0 and suffer from SPD but have been getting other pains in the bottom of my bump for the last few days, today these pains have gotten a lot worse. It feels like my muscles and ligaments can't support the weight of my bump and I get sharp pulling pains eveytime I move or the baby moves, I'm having to hold my bump everytime I move. Have I damaged the muscles in some way? It's really starting to affect my sleep. I have taken paracetamol but it hasn't helped at all.
Thank you x
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Anyway all along I have been very aware of the risks but I really want to have an homebirth my CMW has been very suportive but today my consultant was very blunt and said "I advise that you deliver baby in hospital" and that the manual removal saved my life....maybe its hormones but I burst in to tears. She said that they cannot stop me having a homebirth but it is advisable not too and now I very scared and worried that I have made the wrong decision and at such a late stage I should change my mind! I want a homebirth to the avoid the constant monitoring whilst in labour and also any medical interventions - my last labour was spent on my back strapped to a CTG so not good especially as my little girl was back to back.
What do you think am I silly to even think I should have a homebirth?
Your opinion is much appreciated
Anneka
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thankx
This question is probably one you hear all the time I'm going by my dates 9 weeks pregnant tomorrow and I don't have any aches/pains or anything of that kind in my uterus or that area I had an early scan a few weeks ago and they placed me two weeks back so now I'm worrying that the baby isn't growing? Should I be concered?
We did see a hearbeat at the scan and they placed me at 5 weeks that day but since all sickness has stopped?
Thanks very much!!
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My daughter is now 3 months old, and for the last several nights, she has been waking in the dark very suddenly and is screaming rather than crying. Once she has a cuddle she is fine, but will wake again a short time later. She sleeps in her cot in the daytime/mornings/evenings fine, its just in the middle of the night. do you think she is just being a bit naughty, or is it something nightmares or no liking the dark (i thought she would be too young for this!)
thanks
Lisa
I have 3 boys under 5 and am 31+4 with baby 4. I am finding it increasingly difficult to do things down to tiredness and aches and pains (mild spd & sciatica). Is there any tips you could give me to get motivated and keep my energy levels up during the day? I have moved from my family near to my partners mum and she works so isnt really on hand to help, same as my partner.
thanks
Elaine
My baby girls is 6 weeks old, we started her on formula milk at 4 weeks, initially we gave her cow and gate but she seemed to sleep less and be restless on this and be hungry more so we swithced to aptimel which has settled her sleep, however she now seems to be struggling with wind, she seems to have tummy pain quite alot that is only eased by passing wind (farting) which seems to cause her distress. We are using tommy tippee closer to nature bottles. Can you suggest anything to help - other milk or bottles or something to do with her to ease the pain.
Thanks
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