r/PregnancyIreland

Isn’t it funny how we have opinions/ expectations before we get pregnant and they change? For me I’ve always said I wouldn’t breast feed, creeped me out and I didn’t like the idea of being on call 24/7 like a milk machine. I’m also on medication for epilepsy so I didn’t want the baby getting any more of that than he’s getting while in the womb. Once I got pregnant though and actually did some research into it I’m now looking forward to it and hoping I’ll be able to exclusively breastfeed and pump!
What changed for you guys?

Not exactly pregnancy related but I know there’s a lot of people with new babies that might be able to help 😇

I’m godmother for a friend’s baby in 3 weeks and I’m struggling to think of what to get as a gift? I’d like to get something like a keepsake that isn’t too cheap but also don’t want to break the bank!

Any suggestions or anything that you got that was nice?😊

Hello everyone

Currently im scheduled to have my second baby In 4 weeks and unfortunately my partner won't be there as he is working abroad and has to stay longer . I have a 1 year old at home but I have no family to help ( due to altercations) and no friends to help at the moment to care of my 1 year old when ill be in the hospital . I wanted to ask yous if anyone knows any services or support that handles with situations like this.

Thank you

Hi, I am 39w pregnant with my first baby, and I am quite anxious in general. Not to give birth, on the contrary. I feel like I am being over paranoid regarding baby movements etc.

I went twice to the emergency unit in the 3rd trimester just because I thought that I didn't feel my baby move as much. Turns out he was fine everytime.

I have this unfounded fear that something might go wrong before the natural labor.

I was wondering if anyone here had an elective induction ? What did you say/talk about with the doctor to be able to get it ?

My pregnancy had been very good so far, so there's no actual medical reason to induce me early, except my own fear/anxiety.