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Anyone else feeling like this?

Hello everyone, so I think I could have PPD and it’s literally taking over my life. I have suffered with my mental health for a few years now and I already feel like the worst mum in the world because I had my little boy. Don’t get me wrong I love him so much and he is my world but I feel like I’m such a bad mum and...

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Anyone else?

I’m 6 weeks pregnant. I’m nauseous all day everyday, anytime I eat something I throw it right back up. I have so bad anxiety and panic attacks, I get cold flashes on my back and in my chest. The guilt and shame of anything. I mean anything is awful! Not to mention my dreams feel so real! I’m taking Zoloft. I’m on my...

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Is it true ??

I read a article that said breastfeeding causes vaginal dryness? I’m 7 weeks PP and want to start having sex again. I’ve never used lube before because I was scared of infection since my vagina is extremely sensitive to everything. I just want to be prepared and not embarrassed. Has anyone experienced this or found ...

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Does anyone else deal with numbness in the thighs?

For the past few weeks now my left thigh gets numb and if I sit down for too long and I get up it’s like a needle poking me. Is this normal or?

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Ppd ppa support group 💕💕

Hi ladies, I was thinking about starting a Postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety support group through zoom. Would any of you be interested?

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Ppd ppa support group💕💕

I was thinking of starting a ppd ppa support group if any of you would be interested let me know💕💕

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Let’s talk about SEX baby!

Anyone else 3 months post partum and sex is feeling more normal now!? We tried 3 times after 6 weeks PP and then we waited a whole month to do it again right after about 13-14 weeks PP and it’s started to feel normal again!!! I’m so happy I was worried that it wouldn’t the whole time I breastfeed.

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Help? I’d be so grateful x

Anyone have a spare phone in the Barnsley area? Mine has broken, I’m a single parent & really need a phone to contact anyone if needed. My anxiety is through the roof

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Carpal tunnel syndrome (36 weeks)

Wrist on one hand hurts a lot and can barely move it, feels like it’s going to break. Any relief method that works?

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Pelvic girdle pain postpartum

Hello! So I'm a week and a half postpartum and my pains are shifting to being more deeply internal aching. I had a health visitor out today and she suggested it was my pelvic girdle pain flaring up again. I had it right throughout my pregnancy, but other than reverting to wearing my belt again and resting as much as...

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Postpartum sex?

I’m a little over 2 months postpartum and sex still hurts for me 😩 is someone the same way? Idk how to make it enjoyable. I use a lot of lube and it still hurts bad…I’d choose my vibrator over sex any day.. but I feel bad for my husband cause we use to do it a lot and now I just don’t enjoy it anymore 🥲any tips?

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CRAMPING AFTER SEX is this NORMAL how long is cramping supposed to last

Hi everyone I'm almost giving birth soon I haven't had sex since last week I'm 37 weeks Today my husband and I got intimate and I been cramping since 3 it comes on and off and hurts bad is it normal

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So tired

Anyone else feeling really fatigued? I thought I was supposed to get more energy in my second trimester but I haven't hit that point yet. The other day I slept off and on until the early afternoon. It's starting to impact me being able to do work in between appointments. It's easier when I'm at my office but that is...

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Antidepressant meds whilst breastfeeding

I just wondered if anyone who has been experiencing PP depression has had antidepressant medication proposed to them by their doctor? And what your feelings are towards it? I’ve done a lot of research into it which states that one particular antidepressant medication is safe when breastfeeding. But I can’t bring mys...

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Escitalopram use in pregnancy

I just wondered if anyone has used escitalopram for anxiety/depression during pregnancy? Can you tell me your experience and if it had any effects on your baby? I have read up and am having a tough time. I have made it through 6 months but feel like it's really needed. I want to do what is beat for the baby. But fee...

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My baby doesn’t look like me

My baby is 8 weeks and It’s not as simple as they look like their dad and not like me, I’m black and my husband is white, my baby is literally light skinned blue eyes and red hair. I thought his skin tone might darken over time but it hasn’t and now I don’t think it will. I wasn’t expecting this at all especially si...

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