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16 weeks pregnant and need some comfort!

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MyUmberSheep · 17/08/2026 17:08

Hello, hope everyone is ok. I'm approaching 16 weeks pregnant and I'm struggling. Intense insomnia, which makes nausea and headache worse. Starting to ache, feel huge and uncomfortable and bowel changes, heartburn you name it! Anyone to talk to and offer a little support? I'm also boiling hot constantly as it's constant heat here in the uk. Plus I take sertraline so that probably doesn't help the heat situation. Thanks anyone x

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Mathair2 · 17/08/2026 21:18

You are going through a shit phase at the min. Hopefully you feel some relief soon! The weather looks set to change so cooler temperatures might make you feel better!

ThatMintMember · 17/08/2026 23:58

16 weeks is really tough, that was the turning point for me when I started to feel more human in my pregnancy though. I felt great and full of energy week 16 onwards so give it time and you might be surprised!

For actual comfort do you have a pregnancy pillow, good maternity clothes, heartburn relief, some fans? I'm 26 weeks so a little ahead of you but those things make a big difference!

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