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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

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?

I've had sex alot and I 13. I use a condom but I wanna get a pill or something where can I get one? I haven't told my parents

I was wondering if any of you have had mireana and are now TTC? I had mine removed on April 18th. how soon did you get pregnant????

What are your views on a 18yr old boy having sex with a 13 year old views on both girl and boy please?

I am a Professional Photographer and I have a pickle. he and I have been together 8 years and married for 3. His ex girl sent me a message asking if I would do a photo shoot of her and her kids (she is single. Her and I have had a bad history. we used to be somewhat friends until i told her i had a crush on my husband (just a friend at the time) and she said oh well he and i are having sex. (like it was competition) I never got over it but It was a long time ago. my studio is in my home and my husband goes on location with me for any shoots i do. Should I tell her I can not do the shoot and the reasons why or should I do the shoot and say the heck with it i am married to him she isnt a threat? side note: I do not trust her and do not want her knowing where we live. As she is a homewrecker.

I was with my boyfriend for almost two years. I loved him so much, I honestly thought we would get married he talked about it. I have a five year old little girl. He treated her like his own. I work a lot, and work crazy hours. He was in and out of jobs while we were together. It was really hard on me but I stuck with him. We argued alot about him not trying as hard as he could. He ended up getting a good job with the help of a friend of mine. It was going good for a while them the job ended. He was out of work since before vday. I was super stressed he was being lazy about getting unemployment. I gated nagging him but it was not fair to me to be working all the time and paying for everything. In april he broke up with me after I asked him if he was cheating on me because he was acting wired. He said no. before that he went back to work and got a raise. I felt so hurt and used. He swears up and down he didn't use me or cheat on me. I don't get how someone says they love you so much and loves your kid like there own would just be willing to just give up on the relationship. As hard as it was for me I never did!!! We broke up on a thursday and the next tuesday I found out I was pregnant.

I'm not asking if you believe or not I don't need rude comments & you don't need to be a b**** about it bcuz believe me I can be one too everyone has the right to believe in whatever they want!!!! .. but ANYWAYS does anyone know when the eclipse is? my family is very much believing in this I just don't know when and what time it is help:)

So I wanted to share my story please don't judge. I got pregnant when I was 14 by rape. I gave birth to my daughter on May 30th last year, while I was pregnant I got close to this boy who ive been friends with for a long time and he was really supportive. Anyway when my daughter was 2 months we got together, about a month later we decided to sleep together we did use a condom but it split and I got pregnant, we talked about our options and we both wanted to keep the baby so much but we knew we wouldn't be able to cope what with school,having a 3 month, family issues, and we weren't emotionally or financially ready to look after two babies so we decided to abort it. I feel so guilty but it was the right thing to do, I hardly ever talk about it but recently I've been getting upset and depressed I just feel so guilty :( I was 8 weeks when I had the abortion and I found out when I was 4/5 weeks. I was just wondering are there about other ladies who've been through the same? I would love to talk I just have so many emotions right now and I have no one to talk to :(