I’m 34 weeks pregnant with baby 2. OB asked for my birth plan preferences. Curious how many other mamas experienced similar and have any advice for advocation?

My delivery with baby 1 was uncomplicated - but had never met the delivery doctors, they were so pushy/rushing me, insisted I lay on my back with knees wide (tried asking for side laying / knees close feet out but they refused) and manually stretched my vag until it tore / baby was born.. it was so unnecessary.

Hey everybody! If anyone is interested in joining a rugby club(mens and womens leagues) let me know. We just kicked off the fall season. It’s a great way to make friends and get a really good workout in.

I have a date over dim sum in a few days. Any recs or tips for staying compliant? Really want to stay OP.
So far my options are salt and pepper shrimp, steamed ribs, chicken feet, and broccoli.

If I have got an offer letter from Infosys and I accepted the offer, then I can be sure right that they will give joining for sure on the said date?

Any 🐠 working in Montreal or have worked there before? Thinking of relocating from Toronto and curious to hear about the type of work being done / how the consulting community is over there.

FT: Looking for an editorial designer with a background in illustration to work at a startup. About 2-4 experience. DM for details.

For the 🐠 that have traveled to Egypt, can I get some recommendations on tour companies? I’m traveling with my partner (two females) and would like to have something arrange. 🙏

@ND folks... How's DLF phase 3 for renting a flat? I'll be moving to Gurgaon soon and have no idea which neighbourhoods are ideal for accommodation.

Hello guys, need good docs/website to learn S4 HANA so that I do not get lost in the sea of material available online. Please suggest.

Experience/success/insights with an “endometrial scratch” before first FET?

Whatever you do don’t turn on networking...

After 3 years of freelancing, I just landed my first in-house journalist job!! I’m so happy!

Any PMs here working two jobs? I work as a PM (CW at 40hrs/week) at a FAANG company. Looking to take on a part time gig or consulting work in a non competing or different industry. Has anyone done something similar?

Going through a miscarriage at the moment. Was 5 weeks-ish in and did three days of HIIT workout and here I am. I’m young so not that sad but I just hope I don’t have to get the D&C surgery. :(

Anyone else struggling with hormones / mood swings? I am almost 16 weeks and been having a real tough time lately, feeling really down and stressed about things. Sadly, causing tension between me and my partner as well as he cannot relate and seems preoccupied with business as usual. Trying to get out the funk and just telling myself it’s all the hormones.

Trigger: rare illness post birth

Just sharing that I was diagnosed with postpartum preeclampsia 3 days after giving birth despite not having risk factors or preeclampsia in my pregnancy. Sharing as I had absolutely no idea about this illness.

Main things to do are check your BP everyday at least the first ten days after you give birth, and go to hospital if it's very high (over 160/110). If you get severe headache or stomach ache then also be vigilant.

Happy to answer any questions!

At 29 weeks. What are the things to start doing now? Feeling a bit anxious about the closing D date. How can I be better prepared. Have already signed up for birthing classes in Sept and am doing prenatal exercises.

Received my first prenatal massage at 19 weeks today and the therapist was trained and did a bit of myofascial stretching techniques. Never touched my stomach. Just lower back, arms, legs and feet. I have had cramps in my abdominal area since a few hours after the massage. Not sure if it’s cramps or stretching pains. Drinking a ton of water to flush out toxins, but is this pain normal?

When in your pregnancy did you (1) purchase life insurance and (2) have a will drawn up?

Looking for push gift suggestions.

Is it expected/normal to get pregnant spouse Mother’s Day gift?

Currently 16 weeks with an inconsistent bump. Sometimes is noticeable and other times it’s not, anyone experienced this? Currently it went back to almost non existent and am worried

When did you tell work about your pregnancy?

Anyone taken the GD test after having covid recently? I have my test in 10 days and I'm currently recovering from covid.

EY leave department hasn’t been the most helpful with the exact details around maternity leave - so just wondering for any EY mamas - how do we initiate getting the two weeks before due date off? Just a doctors note or ??? Thank you!!

I just started a new job 2 months ago, benefits and PTO don’t start until 90 days in so I still have a month before I can take off any time, and today found out my company doesn’t offer paid maternity leave.
I’m really struggling handling the symptoms and maintaining my full time job. Thinking about looking for a part time job to have more time to myself through the pregnancy since I won’t be getting a paid leave anyways, but lost on where to start looking. Any recommendations?

Did you do the NIPT? I just had my first prenatal appt and they scheduled me for the NIPT at 10 weeks. I’m a little nervous and anxious. Did anyone get it and got a false positive? Do you not recommend it? I wish I could ask family but we’re not telling anyone until the 12 weeks mark.

We were not trying to conceive. And I was drinking alcohol like twice a week.
Now I missed my period and pregnant. I am panicking a lot, not sure if I want a baby right now. Definitely i cant deal with pregnancy constantly knowing how much u drinking could have affected the fetus and if i could ever endure the consequences it would bring upon the baby
Help me understand if my baby will be fine or not.

Hey everyone. I found out we are expecting our first child and I’m really nervous. I got into consulting one year ago and I’m up for promotion this year. With timing of our performance conversations I would have to inform I’m pregnant before outcomes - then shortly after the promotion effective date I would go on a leave for due date. I’ve worked really hard and I’m worried our wonderful news will throw chances with this :(- also if I don’t get promoted pretty sure it’s up or out. Any advice?

What are the best pregnancy apps you’ve found? Thanks!

Losing hair really badly!!! :( I dont know if its the thyroid meds or just pregnancy. I'm currently 13 weeks. Any recommendations? I'm doing the hair oil stuff but that will take time.

What are your opinions on prenatal genetic testing? Would you recommend doing it? I’m very hesitant about taking it