Community Posts, Tips & Support on Postpartum Care

I've had a hard day baby has been very difficult definitely not loving this weather so we've been laying in bed most of the afternoon and I've just vegged during naps. But of course my mind has wandered. This happened a couple of weeks ago and I don't know if I'm just being over sensitive but I got an email prompt...

my partner just told me he’s with me because we have a baby… idk what to do im just tired of playing pretend family at this point i can’t help but feel like i made the biggest mistake of my life. i’m embarrassed and i don’t want my baby to grow up with a broken family

Anyone else's suddenly become feared of strangers/anyone other than parents? Is this normal part of separation anxiety/development? My little boy used to be the most smiley happy baby and would grin at absolutely everyone. Everyone used to comment how smiley he was. Recently if a stranger tries to talk/interact wit...

I hear a lot in here about how you don't think you are good enough for your children. These are lies your brain is telling you when you're stressed, overworked, overstimulated, burnt out, touched out, and unappreciated. Don't let those destructive thoughts win!!! Take a deep breath, take a bath, read a book, talk to...

Anyone else feel judged when they ask for help or advice or even pass advice on from things you've experienced? Every time I post something on any group (more so the last 2 or 3 months) I feel like I'm getting more people attack me for how I parent or even live my life. This app was supposed to be an area for supp...

I prayed for this baby! I already love our little seed so much! 🤍 May God cover us in strength and protection. Trigger warning (birth trauma): “You’ve done this before”… “you were just pregnant you’re fine”… I am not doing well. Wow, admitting that alone feels good. My husband and I planned this baby…. And yet,…

I'm a stay at home mom. I Understand practicing self regulation and modeling Co-regulation, but my daughters urgency is followed by whines and cries throughout everyday. I find it hard on my nervous system. I communicate my boundaries and what I can and cannot give but its really hard.

When do you feel like postpartum comes to a end ?

Anyone else experiencing postpartum hair loss?? I’m constantly losing chunks of hair every time I shower or brush my hair. Any recommendations on good products or supplements to help??

To do the photo therapy ,,,, she’s also losing weight they said… , of course I want her to get better mentally I just can’t take it I am extremely sad and emotional about this situation.

Separating from my 5 year relationship we would’ve been 6 years in July. I understand the relationship had to end. I’m just mourning the family part for my son. I’m depressed I waited until 23 to have a baby. I’m depressed that I will be having to share my time with my son. I was a sahm no money or friends. No famil...

Since pregnancy and having my baby boy now 3 months, I have lost my close bond with my 3 year old daughter. We did everything together. I had so much patience and love to give. Now I feel tired all the time. How do I balance life so I can regrow my closeness with my baby girl ? Anyone else relate or has anyone else ...

I feel absolutely awful ridden with the worst mum guilt. I am a bit of a scatter brain I try my best to remember stuff but I always seem to forget 😢. I’ve tried many ways of organising and remembering but I always seem to forget about the dentist because we only go once a year together to be seen. I’ve never missed…

I have a personality disorder of some sorts, I’m always paranoid about people in my life having bad intentions or thinking bad about me. Apart of me feels I’m making this all up in my head but I can’t be sure and it’s very hard to differentiate what’s a true feeling that Is valid and what’s not and it’s been diffic...

I want to say moving has been enjoyable but it hasn’t. My toddler was overwhelmed with the move. Screamed and cried the whole two days of moving. Comments from family members who helped. People saying she’s to attached and I need to fix that. Or she is to spoiled and that’s why she acts the way she does. Fights with...

Any advice for PP Hair loss? My hair is going crazy and the loss is even crazier every time I shower 😖

Is anyone else crying a lot lately? I feel like I’m going crazy with how sensitive I am. Please tell me I’m not the only one. 😩 Also I can’t stop cleaning the house. My back is begging me to stop.😆

I’m also so sick of my foreign sister in law making statements like “all Americans are so lazy, that’s why I fire Americans usually and only hire foreigners because they don’t like to work” keep in mind I’m literally a stay at home mom who is American. I swear this girl is always making statements like that and it’s...

Some days, I find it really hard to show up for my baby. Some days, I just don’t want to talk or laugh or smile, or be present. I mean, I do what I have to do when she cries or needs anything. I feed her, change her, soothe her, and carry her. I know I love her but i struggle a lot between my roles of being a care...

Hi everyone; My little girl turns 1 next month (how has that happened?!) and since she’s been born I’ve seen a whole new side to my husband. He’s selfish, rude, inconsiderate, easy to frustrate and just not very pleasant. I don’t know what to do but I am really really unhappy within my relationship - while being...