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1. Don't worry that your baby hasn't kicked if you have not yet reached 28 weeks. Its moving but you may not feel it or attribute it to gas.

2. If your baby hasn't moved in awhile don't freak out, try drinking cold sweet things or sweet candy. If still no movement try laying on your back and pushing your belly back and forth. If still nothing switch positions and even try to get on your hands and knees and push belly back and forth. the baby should move. If your concerned still of no movement call your doctor.

3. Contractions are when your uterus gets hard and tight. if you have them consistently between 3-5 minutes an hour it is time to go the L &D.

4. When your water breaks it doesn't have to be a gush of fluid. It can be a slow trickle not stopping.

5. There is no order for labor. Contractions come first sometimes, water break comes first others.

6. If your water breaks or you think it did, go to L&D immediately. The longer you wait to go in , the higher the chance for infection for you and your baby. If you wait too long you can have a dry birth which is very painful.

7. If you want to post something about abortion be mindful that everyone has an opinion and not everyone has the same opinion.

8. We don't know if you are having a miscarriage. If you are bleeding and soaking pads and/or cramping go to the E.R. immediately.

9. We can't tell you if you're pregnant. Take a pregnancy test. If you get a negative but still no period make an appointment.

10. A faint line on a potential positive pregnancy test is still a positive. If your unsure take another tomorrow morning. The first pee is the most accurate when doing HPT.

11. If you're feeling pain in your belly (usually occurring on the lower right side) chances are, it's round ligament pain and is 100% completely normal. It's caused by the growing uterus pulling on the ligaments that support it.

Hi Ladies,

Thank you all for sharing your stories. Please keep in mind that this app does not condone violence, whether it is directed against others or against yourself.

A quick google for "self-harm prevention hotline" and "domestic abuse helpline" brought this return back. I'm positive that if you try a search yourself, you will find a multitude of resources staffed by trained crisis intervention professionals. Most services like this are free to use and promise confidential and anonymous counseling.

(The below are for people based in the United States. If you would like help finding resources in another country, please send a note to community at alt12.com and we will do our best to help you set up a search that result in valid options for you.)

(The below are not endorsed by Alt12 but are provided as a convenience to you after a keyword search)

*1-800-DON’T-CUT – More info on self-injury

*http://www.selfinjury.com – Referrals for therapists and tips for how to stop.

*1-800-273-TALK – A 24-hour crisis hotline if you’re about to self-harm or are in an emergency situation.

*To Write Love On Her Arms (http://www.TWLOHA.com) - A non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.

*1-800-SUICIDE – Hotline for people contemplating suicide.

*1-800-334-HELP – Self Injury Foundation’s 24-hour national crisis line.

National Domestic Abuse Hotline
http://www.thehotline.org/
1.800.799.SAFE

*1-877-332-7333 – Real Help For Teens’ help line.

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Information on Antenatal Depression
(Depression During Pregnancy)

- This information is relinked as a convenience to you based off a basic Google search. It does not replace a consultation with your health care professional and the below is not an endorsement or recommendation by Alt12 or Baby Bump.

If you think you might be having depressive episodes during your pregnancy, please consult with your doctor about the best form of treatment for you and your family.


General Overview of Antenatal Depression
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/depression-pregnancy.cfm#h


Types of Depression (Antenatal and Postnatal)
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/docs/Depressionduringpregnancyandthepostnatalperiod.pdf

Depression and Medication during Pregnancy and Nursing


Best wishes,

Zella

So, yesterday I went to just a regular doctors appointment and my midwife was checking my cervix to see if I was dilated. She asked me if I was having a lot of pressure, and I have been. It feels like the baby is coming out. And she said his head is so far down and my cervix is behind his head? I've never heard about this happening before. Has anyone had this problem? Will it hurt his head being down so far for so long? It hurt so bad when she was trying to check my cervix. I'm 37 weeks - 2cm and 70% thinned out.

Sorry so long.

Is there a way to make your boobs grow more? Like, techniques and stuff.

see peoples pages on here? I see people saying they uploaded a picture of ultrasound but can't figure out how to see it?

so im 33 weeks and my o\h wanted me to stop working at 12weeks and i did but i was bothered by it because i wouldnt have my OWN money but he open us a joint account and everything was fine for a while until last night he tells me im spending for no reason but im just getting stuff for my babyshower which is sunday and im doing it by myself..anywho him saying that really made me feel bad and hurt because i could still be working making my own money and now its too late to look for another job right now .any one have any advice on what i should do or how i handle it cause i dont want to spend another dime of HIS money.

I'm 13 and I have the first two ears pierced. My Mom already said that I can get my nosed done at 15 and a tattoo at 16 (a little one if I work for it). I also want to get more on my ears and get my belly button done at 18. I'm "suppose" to get highlights done soon but everything I do is wrong in my stepfathers eyes. My father haven't liked and he just signed over everything and I don't think my stepfather likes me either..he also called me a slut. Is he right?