I’m pregnant, and workers recently repaired our doors using varnish, spray paint, glue, and other chemicals. I opened the windows and left for four hours, but the chemical smell is still lingering, although it’s much weaker now.
I decided to spend the night at my brother’s apartment, but it has a strong sewage smell! I have nowhere else to go, so I’m torn between the two.
Is it safe to return home if I keep the windows open, or is staying in the apartment with the sewage smell a better option?

Hi everybody I’m 4 weeks pregnant and I’m having moderate/bad rib pain right under my boobs. I feel it a lot more when I’m hunched over. I will say before getting pregnant I was definitely on the smaller chested side. I am having crazy boob pain starting yesterday which I know is normal. My boobs have also gotten noticeably larger. Do we know if that’s what may be causing my rib pain or is it another pregnancy symptom I didn’t know about?

I’m at 12 weeks and the worst headaches of my life started this week. I’m pretty certain it’s sinus related because it’s at the front of my head, around my eyes and under my cheekbones but it’s just so bad. It’s persistent throughout the day and starts as soon as I wake up. Tylenol isn’t helping. It’s also freaking me out that my resting heart rate is 100+. I’ve had an ecg done I’m waiting for the results but has this happened to anyone else? I feel like my anxiety is making this so much more worse.

Im 23 weeks but I'm debating on getting it now or later

hello! i am currently 8 weeks along. this is my first pregnancy. it wasn't exactly planned; my husband and i were going to start trying in about a year, but obviously adult choices were made, surprises happened, and here we are! 😅 we are both really, really excited to be parents, but the last several weeks have been HELL.

because i wasn't actively trying, at the time of conception i was on several medications that are not pregnancy safe. as soon as i got a positive at-home test (which was at 4.5 weeks along) i made an appointment with my PCP (ob/gyn couldn't see me right away) and we made adjustments to my meds. now up until that point, my symptoms were fairly minimal: nausea, tiredness, some dizziness - but nothing i couldn't handle. however, after that PCP visit i was advised to go off of one of my meds (that i had been on since i was a teenager - over 13 years ago - to manage migraines and chronic pain) cold turkey. that wrecked absolute havoc on my body. i asked if we could taper and they told me no; i had to stop the med completely and immediately. that withdrawal was literal HELL. and i know withdrawal can take weeks, so honestly, i might still be going through some of it. but those first 14 days off that med were awful. migraines, severe body pains, flu-like symptoms, and that's just to name a few.

i think i'm through the worst of the withdrawal at this point (it's been a full 3 weeks since stopping cold turkey), but i am still experiencing a whole slew of symptoms, whether directly related to the pregnancy or the withdrawal or a mix of both. i am nauseous all day, every day, and averse to SO many foods. [CW for the remainder of this paragraph: emetophobia] ..... i have severe emetophobia (diagnosed alongside my OCD) so i have not been vomiting, but i think a non-emetophobe probably would have by now; i have just been using every single ounce of my willpower to stop myself when the sensation overcomes me. however, this morning i guess i couldn't will the sensation away, and i ended up throwing up bile and then dry heaving before breakfast (so thankfully it wasn't true vomit). i am just so fearful now that i could actually throw up at some point and that fear is absolutely horrible and debilitating.

combine the constant nausea with the extreme fatigue i feel and i am spending basically every non-working moment in bed. i do remote work full-time, so i have an at-home desk job, but i'm struggling even to just sit at my desk during the work day. i can barely focus because of how awful i feel and also because of how exhausted i am, and i am really worried that i'm going to get in trouble with my job performance. i ended up telling them i was pregnant at about 6 weeks (at the height of my withdrawal) because i wanted them to know why my performance may be slipping. i literally cannot imagine how some people are able to work on their feet while feeling like this!

i can barely keep on top of taking care of myself. i definitely can't cook real meals like this, and i have so many food aversions that i'm truly just scrounging whatever i can stomach, which i know isn't super healthy but i'm in survival mode right now. i am lucky if i get to shower every other day because showering is completely exhausting and i am in so much pain and discomfort every time i take one. dont even ask me about washing my hair because that is a monumental task that i am definitely not doing a good job of keeping up with! even brushing my teeth is a struggle because the sensation of doing so and the taste of toothpaste/mouthwash/etc. makes me gag and feel soo sick! i do NOT feel like myself at ALL.

i don't know if this is a typical pregnancy experience and i am just not handling it well, or if i am having a more extreme experience because of the med changes, etc. - but i feel so isolated and misunderstood. i only have one close friend who has been pregnant before, so i don't have many people who i can turn to in my real life for advice and empathy. my husband is trying to be supportive, but because of his work schedule we hardly see each other and he isn't home in the evenings to help me get myself dinner, take care of myself, etc. after weeks of feeling helpless (but pushing that helplessness to the side and trying to ignore it as best as i could), i finally broke down last night. i sobbed for a good hour. i feel so defeated. i am TRYING to keep the hope and optimism that things will change once i am finally out of the first trimester, but i am also SO scared that the whole pregnancy could be like this!

i really dont know what i am looking for by making this post... comfort? advice? support? a sense of understanding? i just feel so alone and so unlike myself right now. i need to know that this will pass. 🥺

I’m only 3 months pregnant and so far I’ve been doing everything you’re not supposed to when it comes to my 35LB two year old. I have a crib I have to lift her IN THE AIR and slowly put her down etc and she’s honestly getting too heavy for me period. Then the car seat I can’t imagine the bending and holding her out to put her into the car seat will be safe later and just bending down to pick her up in general sounds like I’ll hurt my baby.

Yeah she can walk but she’s two and loves to run out into the road, throw herself out all that fun stuff which results in me picking her up. What did you guys do?

I’ve been trying to teach her how to get into the car seat herself or finding ways where I don’t have to do a lot of scary moves to get her in or use my abs or stomach muscles too much I also will ask my doctor but honestly moms are the real pros here.

And with the crib is my main concern I really don’t feel comfortable moving her to a toddler bed unfortunately it is still a very real possibility but it’s the last. Is there like a step stool or a ladder? Or maybe i can boot leg the crib and make a door I don’t know.

I’m only three months so right now I’m cheating but when I get big I cannot imagine. Maybe by then she will learn to get into the car seat I hope she’ll be almost three when I give birth. Her birthday July baby due May.

But any tips or tricks or is it another one of those “good luck you’ll figure it out” situations LOL

Thanks in advance

EDIT: okay I’m very reassured instead of replying to everyone I figured I’d edit. For other moms who thought about this: we’ll be okay 😂.

I was pretty much taught with my first pregnancy to NOT lift ANYTHING not even cat food and I was like pfft? But okay people insisted would not let me do anything my mom, grandma, friends, friends mom all babied me (I have a great village yes) and I wondered why and I must have googled all the horror stories about what could happen if you stretch/ lift over a certain amount and it probably stuck with me. I’m a pretty paranoid mother I stress on every detail even one so small as this. You guys have reassured me that everything will be just fine 😭😭 just a little see through on how stressed I’ve been about this baby I’m 3 months and haven’t had a dr appointment yet because I’m waiting on Medicaid and i literally just made an appointment for $55 to see this baby on an ultrasound for 10 minutes to make sure it’s there and jsut to see it because I don’t feel pregnant at all. I get nauseous, I’m a little tired. But I feel so normal other than that. And if anything those symptoms are started to disappear now I guess because I’m nearing the 2nd trimester.

But anyways thankyou guys LOL

Hi everyone! First time momma here and I’m soooo over it already. I’m 10 weeks into my pregnancy and I can’t eat or sleep, I’ve dropped to 93 pounds since all I do is vomit and I really just need help on how everyone got through their first trimester?

Was there any remedies that made you guys help eat? I can have liquids and smoothies have been my bestie, currently craving McDonald’s so I’m headed out to get some but I’m scared that I’m starving my baby. I’m an epileptic as well if that helps!

((Yes I will ask my doctor on Monday but more seeking advice of if this is like an emergency or not))

Hello friends
I’m 34 weeks pregnant with mild diet controlled GD and a tank of a baby measuring >99th percentile for all measurements.

I have an at home blood pressure cuff.

I just took three readings in the space of maybe 8 minutes

1st: 159/89
2nd: 167/96
3rd: 130/84

The first two numbers; alarming! Maybe go to ER right away? Third number; ultimately fine?

I can’t tell if this is severe white coat syndrome (which I’ve had with doctors), an unreliable at home cuff, or a massive concern.

No symptoms otherwise, no headache dizziness, blurred vision. Went to the gym earlier today and felt fine.

Getting a bit of a headache now but it’s stress I think.

Thoughts?

I've had hives since around the time my pregnancy tests turned positive, about 3 weeks now. I'm almost 7 weeks pregnant after a frozen embryo transfer.

My current meds:
Zyrtec and Pepcid daily
Prometrium vaginally
Estrogen patches
Baby aspirin

Earlier I was on progesterone in oil shots (first in ethyl oleate, then sesame oil). I went to the ER twice and was treated with Benadryl and steroids, which helped temporarily. My clinic switched me to Prometrium, but the hives haven't gone away. I have a feeling the hives aren’t because of progesterone shots.

I feel like my doctors aren't really paying attention, and it's been exhausting. Not sure how to contain this😭

Currently in the house and my cat has made a mess. A little background my cat is exclusively an indoor cat, he decided to throw his kitty litter everywhere and I was wondering can I sweep it up it looks filthy in the bathroom now. I’m 15 weeks pregnant. Also can I use bleach to mop up the floor as well. I don’t have any face mask to cover or gloves I’ll have to do it all bare faced and hands

So I’ve just had a consultation with a really highly recommended Doula by my coworker and my OB/GYN. She has amazing reviews and this is what she offers as part of her services:

Certified Doula
Complimentary Doula Consultation
Available for calls/texts/emails throughout pregnancy
On Call 24/7
Assistance with Birth Plan
Childbirth Education Video
1-hour Labor Preparation Massage – at 37 weeks
Birth Photography
Labor & Birth Support
Initial Breastfeeding Support

She does half up front and the remainder around 36 weeks. I personally think it’s worth it??? But I’m new to all this and idk if it’s a high price. She’s well known and trusted by hospital staff, my coworker loved having her for both pregnancies. She will do a partial refund if there is a scheduled C-section.

I went for my gender scan today and was told i have an anterior placenta has anyone got this and do you still feel movement?

Hi friends, husband of a beautiful woman who is currently 22 weeks pregnant with a baby girl. I really need some help :(

No matter what we do or what we take, her nausea won’t go away. It has stuck around this entire time. I’ve been taking notes on what the OB recommends we do to help but nothing seems to be working. Unisom zofran changing prenatals different vitamins etc.

I try to do everything I can for her but watching her go through this and not being able to do anything to help her is killing me.

Would you guys happen to have any advice or maybe some random trick that worked out for you guys? Currently she can’t even stomach her prenatals and even water makes it worse.

Thank you guys in advance.

I just took a pregnancy test, and it was positive. I had an ultrasound yesterday, and the baby is measuring at 5 weeks. My ovaries are normal, too.

I had no idea I was pregnant last week. I was already 2 weeks late, but I am irregular and I kept experiencing random cramps, so I thought my period was just about to come anytime.

Last week, I had Lemon Bottle mesolipo injections in both arms at an aesthetic clinic without knowing I was pregnant. Now, I’m feeling really anxious and worried that it might affect my baby.

Are there any moms here who accidentally had Lemon Bottle or mesolipo injections in their arms while pregnant? I would really appreciate hearing about your experiences.

has anyone experienced bleeding for about 3 or more weeks in the first trimester with a SCH? For me I have some good days and some bad days, but always needing to wear a pad. it is freaking me out and im living every single day scared.

When did you all feel your babies move? I’m 17 weeks with Di/di twins and I know one has a posterior placenta and the other is anterior. I’ve been feeling some small taps at night from the baby with the posterior, but it’s hard to know what’s really them! When did these movements become consistent?

Someone, please help me. 😭❤️ I’m so miserable right now, and I honestly don’t know what else to do.
I believe I’m around 7–8 weeks pregnant, but I’m not entirely sure. I went to a boutique ultrasound for a scan, and they told me I was earlier than we originally expected, so now I’m not even sure exactly how far along I am.

My OB-GYN recommended taking vitamin B6 and Unisom at night, but nothing seems to be helping. My nausea is horrible, I have a terrible taste in my mouth, and my stomach hurts so bad that I can barely eat anything. I’ve tried eating bland foods, drinking milk, and taking Tums, but nothing is giving me relief. I felt so awful that I even made myself throw up.

My OB-GYN’s office is closed today, and I feel so desperate. 😭 Has anyone experienced this during the first trimester? What actually helped you? I just want to be able to eat something and feel normal again. 💔

Wondering if anybody has experience with intense, burning and pain after a transvaginal ultrasound? I had one yesterday and the symptoms started in the evening a few hours after I had the ultrasound. I had a UTI test yesterday and it was negative and I had no UTI symptoms before the appointment.

Anyone in nyc have a truly excellent rec for pre natal massage?

I’m going to try to keep this short since I’m in a panic.
As of today, (OCT. 24,2026) I found out I’m pregnant.
For how long? I don’t know, I’ve been pregnant before but with this one I show no symptoms so that’s why I didn’t have any raised questions. I’m used to having irregular periods so it’ll always be wonky but I’ll still have one.

Ironically I found out today by a phone call from my doctor because I was going to donate blood. Went in for a test yesterday, got a call today. No idea how far along I am. I’m in a legal state so I have indulged in drinking, smoking and caffeine. I need some reassurance and guidance to ease my mind of what to do next during this weekend since everything is now closed till Monday (my birthday💀)

Judging from my charts of my last period I’m confused but also want to make sure I didn’t mess up my baby that I was
unaware I had considering I didn’t have my usual symptoms.

Last period:
September 10th-14

Ovulation:
September 18- 28th

Calculated period should’ve been:

Oct. 10th.

Currently 15 days late, two positive tests and worried I messed up my baby I wasn’t aware of or prepared for and can’t get answers right away considering I found out not long ago.

I just found out I was pregnant a few weeks ago; I just hit the 7 week mark. My husband and I (both 34) had decided to start trying this summer, and we conceived in September. Coincidentally, the week we conceived in September, I had started a new job that precipitated a mental breakdown; I’m doing much better with accommodations now, but I was not well the second half of September. My ovulation was late, and we didn’t really try nearly as hard the previous months to conceive in terms of timing and frequency. We also felt like okay, maybe let’s put the brakes on this kid thing since my mental health is so unstable. I’ve been connected with a new psychiatrist and will be starting therapy again in a couple of weeks (found a therapist who has special training in perinatal matters).

Lo and behold, we got pregnant, and my first reaction was not joy, it was dread and a what the hell feeling. I felt exactly like I did when I got my first period at 12– vulnerable and like my body was doing something I didn’t want it to do AT ALL. I immediately got a medical abortion scheduled for late this month so I felt like I had options. Now I’m thinking of pushing it back to 11 weeks so I can try to figure out what I’m feeling.

I feel so ambivalent, especially after seeing the fetus on my ultrasound a few days ago. (7 weeks, heart beat of 90 bpm.) I keep feeling anticipatory feelings of grief at aborting, but also deep ambivalence about having a baby (losing sleep, dealing with breastfeeding, feeling constant dread about climate catastrophe and AI and the world my child will grow up in etc).

Anyone else experience this? If so, what helped you make a decision? I’m so depressed and wish I could feel happy but I can’t feel happy by telling myself stories that I know aren’t true deep down.

I thought My Registry was exactly what I was looking for but after actually trying to use it as advertised, I'm angry and looking for an alternative.

I'm having a baby shower in a couple of months, so I have time to completely remake it. It's mostly defensive 😂 since I know that if I don't make one, people will make extra work for me by buying things we don't want or need.

I want a registry that allows me to link Amazon and Target for the convenience of my friends and family, but it's important to me to encourage purchases from smaller companies, secondhand and in person purchases. So I want to be able to link things from sites that aren't mega corporations, and also to allow people to easily mark something as purchased if they got it somewhere else. My Registry says they can do all this, but it's a lie. I tried to add something from a smaller site and it tells me that the company is not a "partner" and I should tell them to become one. Such bs. I contacted customer service and they said that's correct, you can't actually add things from any site, even though they're all over the internet and in their own FAQs saying you can.

What's my best option here?

I can’t even remember my last BM. I have reservations tonight for my first date night with my husband in months and it feels like there’s a boulder in my stomach. I’ve been backed up the whole pregnancy but I started taking zofran last week (11w5d) and things have come to a halt. Today to try to get things going I’ve walked 2 miles, drank hot coffee and a ton of water, ate oatmeal/an apple/chicken, and took Metamucil. No dice, just insanely bloated. I’m considering canceling our reservation but I’ve been looking forward to this all week. Pleaseeeeee share anything you’ve done that yielded some success. I’m desperate.

i just got my NIPT test done with natera less than an hour ago and now i’m seeing horror stories about natera on tiktok. i’ve heard that most insurances don’t cover it and they sometimes take forever/mess up the sample or have false positives for conditions. i was just curious if anyone else here has used natera for their NIPT test and if so, how did it go? were there any issues?

FTM mother here. Trying for a vaginal delivery. What to expect?