New Moms Fearful About Baby's Health

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“I’m 13w5d pregnant and had a kitchen fire. I’m terrified I may have harmed my baby. I was cooking and forgot about the oil on the stove. Suddenly, it caught fire, and the flames spread to my kitchen curtain. Unfortunately, I had put up a synthetic fabric curtain in the kitchen because I thought it looked cute. I never imagined something like this could happen. I also had some autumn decorations made of plastic and Styrofoam in the kitchen, and those caught fire and burned as well. In the moment,”

“I'm 38 weeks tomorrow, second pregnancy. I've had braxton hicks since mid-second trimester. I haven't been diagnosed, but pretty sure that I have irritable uterus, because EVERYTHING causes me to contract. This makes me concerned that I'm not gonna know when I'm actually in labor, as I was induced the first time. I know there's no "for sure" signs, but for the last few nights, they've gotten even more unrelenting, and they come with some pain and waves of...”

“23 weeks pregnant. Without thinking about it I was in a small enclosed room with no ventilation and a steam vaporizer with Vicks vaposteam in it for about 5 hours. Googling has told me that the concerning ingredient is camphor. Anyway I’m really scared. I feel fine and baby is moving. Has anyone ever used vaposteam while pregnant without adverse affects? submitted by /u/cleosfunhouse [link] [comments]”

“I am almost 37 weeks with a breech baby who hasn’t changed positions once since her first ultrasound. Her head is under my right rib and her feet and hands are constantly kicking my side. Because she hasn’t moved position she constantly kicks the same spots and I am SO SORE. It literally feels like I am bruised from the inside. I feel so guilty, but I literally cannot stand the feeling of her movements anymore. She NEVER stops moving. It doesn’t matter if I’m standing up laying down sitting down”

“Anyone just want to cry randomly? 8 days PP and i feel so much sadness and joy at the same time. Its been stressful, baby was jaundiced and needed daily blood tests for 4 days. I had a CS so i could barelt take care of her. I planned to EBF but cause of the jaundice and incorrect latching, I had to supplement. Now I have postpartum hypertension thats making life so hard right mow 😭 submitted by /u/Impossible_Mousse727 [link] [comments]”

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“I am more anxious than I should be and feel guilty about it. I am nervous that my baby girl is growing too much. We have to get monthly ultrasounds because of my low iron. I have been getting weekly iron infusions which have been helping. We just went to our 33 week ultrasound and baby was 6 pounds and 3 oz (give or take 15 oz they said). 97th percentile. At 28 weeks she was 89th percentile at 3 pounds 2 ounces. I don't know why I am so nervous about this, maybe for selfish reasons, but I fe”

“Daughter is 16 weeks. I came down with a moderate cold this morning. Should I steer clear of my little girl for a few days? I’m missing out on all the raspberry blowing 😢 How have you guys managed being sick with infants? submitted by /u/baconsammyplsnobread [link] [comments]”

“Cureently 33 weeks. After some all over body itching lasting for several days and no rash anywhere, my doctor has ordered the bloodwork to check for choleostatis after ruling out PUPP, and suspecting choleostatis. I'm terrified. I know the internet is not your friend and can be pretty forward with scary risks associated with stuff but I'm just so scared for my baby. They already pre emptively discussed additional monitoring and potential delivery for 37 weeks if I end up testing positive”

“My LO (6 weeks) is fine! I woke up this morning feeling like I got hit by a truck. Just sore throat, achy, a little feverish, and congestion. Has anyone else had experience being sick and potentially passing it to baby? I am breastfeeding. Am I overthinking this or should I be quarantining? submitted by /u/Comprehensive-Exit98 [link] [comments]”

“I am so happy I got my VBAC but my pushing time was 3.5 hrs. I’m almost a month postpartum and I swear I can still sometimes imagine feeling her head stuck between my legs. I’m so scared for my 6 week check up (and sex). I’ve read some comments on random posts about people suffering from pelvic pain months after birth. What are your stories or was everything back to normal? Can long pushing time affect your recovery? submitted by /u/Clean_Ad9526 [link] [comments]”

“I (24) am a first time mom with boy-girl twins who are now 6 months old. When my daughter was 2 weeks old, a resident at the pediatricians office dropped a can of formula on her head and she’s had a scar ever since. Last Friday, my daughter got ahold of my fiancée’s PlayStation controller while it was charging, pulled it off the TV stand and dropped it on her head. Today I had both twins on the recliner with me. I had them both lying on the leg rest so I could change diapers and rock one to slee”

“Hoping for advice from other moms with low blood pressure - 34 weeks pregnant went to triage last week (I passed out and fell down my stairs) Anyways long story short I passed out twice in triage. My blood pressure was low but baby was fine. They advised me to just rest and hydrate. I do all of these things plus eat consistently through out the day. They ran blood tests, ekg and ultrasound on baby. I feel absolutely horrible its my 4th pregnancy and have never felt this way. Pass out randomly an”

“TW: previous baby loss. Hello moms, I had a silet PA at week 38+ with my first baby. I’m now 28 weeks pregnant and on blood thinners. I’m being extremely anxious at this stage and very scared. I’m even thinking of asking my ob to get me into c-section like now 😞 I know it sounds crazy but am so anxious, specially that women in PA groups, keep saying that it happened to them over and over 😞 I don’t know why am I writing this, but thought that you’d understand my feelings, because no one around”

“Today I am 6w4d. At 6w1d I had an emergency OB appointment because I woke up to a clot and some red blood. Spotting when I wipe. I assumed they were going to tell me the worst. But they found a healthy HB, measured exactly on track. But they couldn’t find the source of the bleed. I was sent off with some bleeding is normal. We don’t know why it’s happening but baby looks fine. It was resolving, turning to brown. But today I woke up tmro more small clots and red blood and again throughout the day”

“I decided to do tummy time on my LVP floor with a thin rug (stupid I know I should have got the mat out). Newborn is 7 weeks and had a thin pillow under his armpits because he hates it. Before I could even blink, he slammed his head down and his nose. He cried for 5 seconds then stopped. Terrified I caused a brain bleed or concussion or I don’t know. Please help with opinions and experiences submitted by /u/Appropriate-Sea-1802 [link] [comments]”

“Do clogs make anyone else feel extremely fatigued? I've got pregnancy level fatigue (but not pregnant!) where I make it to lunch and have to lay down. Which to me is different than my baby doesn't sleep zombie mode. No respiratory or GI symptoms so feeling like it is the clog and not another illness. Already been to the midwife and she says it is just a clog not mastitis and gave me some antibiotic nipple cream and told me to take more naps and sunflower lectin (which I discontinued 3 mo”

“I am currently 26 weeks first pregnancy. My little girl has been moving like crazy until yesterday she slowed down. I am a daycare teacher and move nonstop throughout the day and when I finally sit is when she goes crazy. But yesterday it’s she took a minute to wake up and I wasn’t getting her normal hard kicks and punches. They were there, just not as strong. I wanted to go to the hospital but I am feeling her so what if it was just a sleepy day for her. I absolutely hate going to the hospital”

“It is about 12am and I have no one to ask. Please HELP new mom a bit anxious. My 4mo had her appointment today and her leg has been super sore, not wanting to move it very much, fussy, etc. All things I expect. I decided before I go to sleep to check her temp and it came up at 101. She wears pjs and a sleep jacket to help with startling so I took the jacket off and unzipped her pjs to let her get some more air to see if it was the clothes. I’ve checked a ton more times and it’s still reading as”

“I’m almost 26 weeks pregnant. I’ve been in twice to labour ward triage for not feeling the baby move as much. The first time I was 23 weeks and they were super reassuring and said I did the right thing. This time they made me feel like I’m crazy / over the top (they didn’t say this but the tone was like this) and that you shouldn’t even notice a pattern till at least 30 weeks… but I normally feel the baby most of the day and today i didn’t for many hours. I’m crying now as I just feel so stupid”

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“I'm confused on how the weeks calculation works for pregnancy. The app says I'm 5 weeks and 5 days based on my period, But I'm thinking we conceived about 3 weeks ago. Should I start feelinc symptoms now at 5-6 weeks since last period, or in a few more weeks based on when I think I ovulated and concieved. lol its confusing. Will my doc adjust the time based on conception or now? I feel like I cant find a straight answer online. submitted by /u/TraditionalSoup8091 [link] &”

“hi there! this is my first pregnancy so i obviously have no idea what i’m doing or what’s going on. i’m 6w5d and have had horrible nausea the entire time. i finally called my midwife to ask for something and she dispensed the b6 and unisom. it says i can take it 4x/d as needed and it just freaks me out to take the unisom during the day if it runs the risk of making me even more drowsy. i have seen a lot of people talk about this combo, but hadn’t come across anyone taking it 4x/d. just curious i”

“Desperate. Okay yall, LO is nearly 3 weeks so I know I’m deep in the trenches specially after a very traumatic emergency cesarean where I lost a ton of blood so I’m trying to give myself grace, but am I doing something wrong? I constantly see online people posting what they do during wake windows - go for walks, play on mat, but how am I supposed to do that when I feel like changing, feeding and then settling takes up the entire time? If I try then he’s just going to be overtired. Is it possible”

“Looking for some advice if you've been here before. I just found out I'm pregnant yesterday, my app says I'm 5 weeks amd 3 days. This is something we have not been preventing and sorta planning for. I was excited yesterday after taking the test, but since last night I feel like I'm in panic anxiety ocd spiral mode. I couldn't sleep and I called off work. I feel so scared I can't handle being pregnant. I've been shaky and anxious all day. I saw my therapist, and that h”

“13 weeks today with my first pregnancy. How do you stop noticing every single thing that feels different in your body? And how do you stop worrying? I’ve already called my OB’s nurse with worries and questions a few times and now I’m scared to bombard them with more if more questions come up. And don’t get me started on my questions for ChatGPT- endless. At what point did you start to trust your body and become confident that everything would be ok? If ever? submitted by /u/2low-key”

“See title. Just had two sips of red wine and then sat to feed my baby. Realizing now that I maybe should not have done that. Please tell me he’s going to be ok. Edit: thank you all 😭 submitted by /u/mrjustice7 [link] [comments]”

“My husband and I are first time parents and both run extremely anxious. Our 9 week old had a fever last night of 100.9 and was spitting out the Tylenol, barely eating and breathing rapidly. He just got his two month vaccines earlier that day. We decided to take him to the er just to be safe because he was super hot. After waiting 3 hours, I put him down into the car seat because I was afraid I’d drop him out of the chair since I was getting really tired. He’s already 2ft and 15lbs. A few minutes”

“I spiked a fever of 103 tonight and I’m so terrified my baby will, too. She’s only 8 weeks. I don’t need medical advice - it’s 3:45 AM where I live so there’s not much I can do right now but I have an appointment at the doctor’s as soon as they open. I know all the signs to look for in my baby and so far she seems okay. I’m just looking for comfort, solidarity, kind words. I’m so terrified. submitted by /u/Relevant_Lynx_5117 [link] [comments]”

“I’m 35+1 and have been having dull aches almost like period cramps in my stomach. Sometimes all over my bump but they’re mostly below my bump. I noticed the pain is worse when he’s moving around a lot. I was also told to go to l&d Saturday for lack of movement & the cramping but he’s perfectly healthy. Has anyone experienced anything similar?? If so any possibility of what could be causing the pain? submitted by /u/Coolladybrooke [link] [comments]”

“Today was a series of unfortunate events 🙃 In the middle of the night, my baby needed changed. I was half awake, and accidentally set him down too fast on his changing mat head first. I heard a thud and my heart literally sunk. Then, we go to the doctors. His car seat has been having a terrible time getting unmatched from the base. Like it unlatches towards the back of the car seat, but the front gets stuck. I had to keep pulling it out from the base, and if that didn’t work I had to put him ba”

“Just looking to get some feedback on the attached post! Kind of just want a sanity check because I feel like my experience is abnormal. submitted by /u/Holiday_Benefit_2101 [link] [comments]”

“I am literally so anxious right now. My new born who is only 9 days old has been having a very bloated belly since day 6. I got so worried, I took her to the children’s emergency room two days ago to do an xray. They said it was just gas. Last night, she threw up green. I asked ChatGPT and Gemini what that means. It said to take her to the ER asap and to not wait because she could have a twisted bowel. Has this happened to any of your babies before? This is the first time it’s happened. She has”

“How typical is cramping at five weeks? I’m not sure if it feels like period pains or trapped gas… it also hurts when I pee! But no spotting! I’ve had two miscarriages in the past so I’m concerned! submitted by /u/Classyhairball [link] [comments]”

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“idk what to do. my 7 month old fell off bed. he didn’t pass out he cried immediately. he did spit up once he’s just fussing now idk if I should go to er urgenr care? watch for symptom!!? submitted by /u/Friendly-Start1455 [link] [comments]”

“hi everyone- i am 8w as of yesterday (got to see the heartbeat!!). i got pregnant way faster than i expected, and this is my first. i have had minimal symptoms- no real food aversions, nausea only if i wait too long to eat, no major GI disruption, getting decent enough sleep, and only a few headaches. overall i feel like i should be (and am) counting my blessings in this regard, and feel guilty for having any complaints at all. the thing i have been really struggling with is the fatigue. i guess”

“I'm 30 weeks pregnant and yesterday I was bending down at my job to pick up a drink. When I slightly started to slip but landed directly on my kneecap. I panicked and called my ob team and was told they felt comfortable with me monitoring at home to watch for any bleeding, contractions, or decreased fetal movement. My baby at least seems to be fine. He hit his normal kick counts and everything last night. And i havent had any fluid or bleeding. But one side of my belly felt a little”

“Just looking for advice or similar experience. My baby is only 4 days old but we’ve been through a lot already. She just got released from hospital today after I took her in for jaundice. I think part of the problem is I didn’t realize she wasn’t getting enough milk from me by breastfeeding. We saw lactation and I learned that she was not, so now I have been pumping (my milk is still coming in) and supplementing the rest with formula. I want to breastfeed but I am so exhausted getting up every 2”

“My baby is 3 1/2 months and I also went back to work this week. On top of a big change in schedule since being on maternity leave I feel like I just constantly have discomfort or pain either while feeding or between feedings in my breasts. I’m not sure why but baby has sometimes developed a shallow latch all of a sudden and that seriously make me want to stop bc I feel like I have just been uncomfortable in my body for a year straight now. I love the convenience of breast feeding and especially”

“HELP! So I came to labor and delivery 3 days ago for thoughts of pre term labor braxtion hicks. Currently 34 weeks but have a previous pregnancy that delivered at 26 weeks. Long story short they monitored me for about 24 hours and literally right when I went to get discharged baby had a heart dip on the monitor, so then they needed to see 12 hours on the monitor of no heart dipping. Basically that keeps getting reset every 8 hours because baby has a 2 min drop into the 60s, she gets her self out”

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“I’m so scared, I just came down with some kind of sickness and I have a 5 week old newborn. I’m so scared that he’ll get seriously sick. Idk exactly what it is, some kind of sinus thing but I can’t breathe through my nose and I’m so scared that if he gets it he just won’t be able to breathe. If anybody else has experienced this please share your experience. submitted by /u/AwareGuitar1051 [link] [comments]”

“My LO is almost two months old, which begins the period with highest SIDS risk (2-4 mos). I’m just so scared. I don’t know exactly what I’m looking for in this post. We’re doing all the things we can to prevent it - she’s in a crib with just a sheet, no blankets, in our room, temp set to 72°, with an owlet on, etc. so I don’t need advice on that kind of thing. Maybe just kind words, support, suggestions on how you handled your PPA during this time, all of the above? submitted by /u/R”

“This is probably my postpartum anxiety taking over, but I was pushing the stroller around at Costco with my little one who is two months old, we went down one of the aisles and a worker had one of those pallet jack loading up merchandise. I didn’t realize how loud they were, and as I walked around the guy loading it, it was super loud. It startled my baby, and it was even a little loud for me for a few seconds. Did I damage his hearing?? submitted by /u/anonymoususer249 [link]”

“Is drinking herbal tea at 8 weeks really that bad? I’ve looked it up and I know chamomile isn’t good so I haven’t been drinking straight chamomile tea. Mostly lemon balm and ginger, but the sleep tea I have has chamomile in it… Online it says that any herbal tea should be limited… is it actually that bad? It’s all that’s getting me through quitting smoking and I have been drinking a lot of tea. submitted by /u/Over_Organization527 [link] [comments]”

“the only symptoms I’ve had since I’ve found out is sore boobs cramping n low back pain since a few days but today I was making my bed and think of it like tug a war was pulling my pillow and accidently missed n my own hand went flying into left side of my belly I feel normal I am just terrified that i have hurt r missed up something it was hard enough I just flinched as soon as I done it and worried ever since am I okay submitted by /u/MethodReady8534 [link] [comments]”

“I’m currently 38+1 weeks pregnant with my second, and idk why, but I’m suddenly feeling really scared and anxious about delivering. My previous experience was not traumatic, but I was induced due to hypertension around 39 weeks. I’m not sure if it’s just the impending labour that’s causing me sudden anxiety, but I simultaneously feel scared to give birth, but also need this baby out. 😭 submitted by /u/Prestigious_Candle_4 [link] [comments]”

“30 weeks here. I go in for my routine appointment. Babys heartrate is a bit too high. It's in the 170s. They decide to play it safe and hook me to the monitors and stress test I guess. I sit there for 30 minutes doing everything they ask me to do. She comes back in the room, and says, "I feel comfortable sending you home, babys ok." And that's that. No further explanation, nothing. And I guess I'm just supposed to trust that. I was so mad I called the office back after I le”

“(Throwaway account for privacy purposes) I found out I was pregnant today because I went to the doctor for what I thought it was a UTI. They measured the gestational sac and embryo and I am 9w1d. I am a second time mom, but I’ve had multiple losses after my first baby. I have not been eating well at all, just junk food even sushi. Besides that I smoke weed. And because I have been feeling like shit and with no desire to do anything, I think I have been smoking & drinking more these past 2 we”

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“Hey! I was holding my 10 week old while sitting on the couch and he flung himself backwards, his head hitting the couch arm - it’s padded/a fabric couch, but I heard a thump from his head making contact with the arm. He was in the sitting position, so it was essentially going from sitting to laying with a bit of force. He literally was unphased, smiling and giggling/cooing directly after the incident. I’m a FTM and not sure if my anxiety is wild and I should take him to emergency to get checked”

“First time mum here and also very emetephobic so doing my very best but slightly freaking out! Baby is 8 months old in a couple of days. Went down to bed tonight as normal, woke up at 12:30am projectile vomiting all over herself and her cot. Brought her into my bed and she seemed fine, all smiley. Then vomited again and was going bright red chocking on it, retching really loudly and projectile again. Shes now fell asleep on our bed. About 30 mins later I've started with an upset tummy. She h”

“At my 28 week appointment I was tested for iron levels and found out my hemoglobin was at 10.6. I later pushed to get my ferritin tested and that just came back at 15. Both of these numbers, as I understand, are considered low, and the ferritin number would be considered severe by some practitioners. Earlier, at my 11 week appointment, my hemoglobin was tested and was at 13, within the normal range. I do not have an earlier ferritin test for comparison. I am freaking out as I have been googling”

“FTM that’s sick and 8 month old baby is sick as well. First night of us being sick and she only just went down now at 2:40am. Before this she was asleep from 9-10pm, briefly woke, then fully woke up at 11:30pm with a low fever and runny nose. I gave her tylenol and cleared her nose out, but she wouldn’t go back to sleep. To add to it, her preferred formula is out of stock everywhere so we had to switch to another one temporarily and she’s not taking to it well. She’s hungry but holding out on dr”

“Hi everyone.. I’m nervous and scared.. I’m 5 weeks and 5 days pregnant.. I’m praying so much for this baby. I am spotting since 4 weeks 6 days but no pain.. How is everyone else.. submitted by /u/Forsaken-Map8502 [link] [comments]”

“Currently 26 weeks pregnant with third. Have fresh 2 year old and almost 4 year old. I’m exhausted, uncomfortable, and so mentally drained from my almost 4yo. Someone please lie to me and tell me it’s easier to do this with a newborn vs when pregnant and exhausted. Thanks. submitted by /u/golden_floof12 [link] [comments]”

“Hello wonderful parents of baby bumps, I’m writing here because I guess I’d like to hear some good news stories. During my first pregnancy I was in a great shape, healthy etc and didn’t get sick at all and everything was perfect. Now, I have a toddler, we have a lot going on in our lives, I’m rather run down with all the daycare sicknesses with this flu season (we’re in Australia just coming out of winter). As we conceived our second baby, I had food poisoning for days. Now, at 4.5 weeks pregnan”