Pregnancy support groups or help?

[Motherof1and2dogs]

Hi everyone,

I am having a really difficult first trimester, very bad sickness, awful anxiety, panic attacks, emotional, dehydrated due to struggling to drink, struggling to eat and only eating the very minimum like a side of toast, insomnia day and night, not sleeping much at all really. Is there any support groups or help I can get without going to the GP? I haven't long lived in the area and I still need to register with the doctor which could be a long process, I just need something in the meantime if possible. My first was never like this, this time round has just been hell!
Does it also get better? I feel like I will be stuck like this forever and I keep wondering if I can actually get through this x

Hi OP I’m sorry you’re struggling, I’m not sure I know what you mean by support group? It sounds like you need a GP for help with all of these things, sickness and dehydration especially. Signing up with a GP is honestly not a long process at all so you’d be best doing that.

@Mrsttcno1 something like a chat group where women are all going through a really tough first trimester or something similar, or to speak to someone who can relate to how I am feeling. I know there is MN which does help, but messages aren't always instant here, or you don't get many responses at all. Reassurance helps me get through a lot! x

Hi @Motherof1and2dogs sorry to hear. I think you need to register with a GP - it should be 1 form and very quick - otherwise speaking to your midwife might help (even if before your booking appointment you could find their details and get in touch). Try the Peanut app for support groups / due date groups etc