Community Posts, Tips & Support on Postpartum Care

Hi, Just looking for advice or support really. Our little one is 6 weeks (7 in 2 days) Im finding it really hard to leave her with anyone and was wondering if any of you have had a date night with your partners yet? Even the thought of leaving her for 10 min round trip with my mum (I forgot something at home and...

It’s been two weeks, just found bits of string with knots in when I gently wiped

I’m exactly 20 weeks today and I think this morning it just hit me that Jesus Christ I need to do all of this all over again. I honestly can’t understand how people enjoy being pregnant. It has just felt like one difficulty on top of another. Once I’d finished vomiting about 8 times a day then none of my clothes sta...

Anyone just blow their top over daft things or had a very little fuse nowadays 🙈 I remember it with my first but even worse with my second. I hope it doesn't last too long

I'm 2 months post partum. I was really happy at first and absolutely in love with my little girl - still am! Lately, I've just been getting upset a lot more, specifically towards my boyfriend. He helps me a lot and even tries to talk things out with me, but for some reason, I can control the rage that builds up occa...

Unsure if I may have post partem anxiety and what to do about it. I can’t stop worrying about SIDS, she’s six months old and I’m still awake half the night worrying and reading, so so much reading on stats about it. The fact it can happen no matter what you may do to try prevent is my main issue, the lack of control...

I’m really sad/frustrated. I haven’t had sex since September. I’ve tried many times and he denies me…for months. It’s fucking with my self image and making me feel so ugly. I want out of this….

Why didn't I get one sooner? 😂 Since my babygirl was born I've been relying on going out with my Mother and Nana so we can take both kids out in their buggies so of course on the days they've been working or my Nana hasn't been up to it due to being poorly over the Xmas period I haven't been able to go out. Today…

So I had an epesiotimy and possible a second degree tear (some notes mention it but note from delivery do not) and it didn’t heal right. My stitches tore and it was just a complete disaster. I’m still in pain from it almost 17 months post partum and have now been told I may have to go to theatre, have the scar tissu...

I feel so undeserving of my babygirl (week old) and her father. She’s so precious and he’s just take care of the both of us so well. But I. also happy , grateful and joyful because I manifested my family. Anyone else experiencing or experienced this.

Has anyone used these to help with shedding? It's driving me crazy and my partner HATES it as well and wants my dogs outside 😔 I have a husky mix and Shepard mix so it's BAD I was thinking of maybe getting these for when they are inside. Anyone have experience with them and what do you do to keep hair off your baby 😭

Hi, I'm 10 weeks pp. Had an episiotomy along with a 2nd degree tear. I'm a ftm and it was quite a traumatic birth. Just wondering if anyone else had this? How are you healing? I'm still feeling sore/numb where the scar is and just wanted to know if this was normal.

No one really talks about how painful the let down is…is it normal? Like I have to pause a minute because of the pain. Anyone else?

Please tell me I'm not the only mummy going through this. The past month, I've been losing my hair by the chunks. Every time I wash it, it comes away chunks, and I'm so worried I will end up with bald patches. My little girl is nearly 4 months old, and I don't remember losing this much hair with my 1st born nearly ...

I’ve been diagnosed with depression after i gave birth but i predict this has been going on way before i gave birth and at the moment im on universal credit and the thing is im finding it difficult to do anything on a day to day basis like dont get me wrong i make sure my sons looked after as he’s my main priority b...

My LG was burned by water the other week & I just feel so terrible that she'll have to grow up/live with such a visible scar down her chest 🥹I need some reassurance that it'll get better.

Anyone else have a bd who has an annoying delusional girlfriend?!?! My baby is 7 months and I’ve completely removed myself from the entire situation since BEFORE he was born like nothing at all to do w my bd and I never ever cared about the girl.. but this girlfriend of his just FORCES herself into my life. She clai...

Hello, my episiotomy broke down 5 days post partum. I am now 2.5 weeks post partum and am still too scared to look. Depending on the midwife I get different reactions. Some say it’s all neat and should come together nicely, some say I’ll need it refashioned. Anyone else had this? How did it heal? Did it all look ok?

Ok, so I’m going into hospital on Monday to have my ovarian cyst removed. Absolutely crapping myself 😩 it feels weird cos really it doesn’t bother me (don’t even know it’s there) but they said if it’s over 7cm they will remove it as there is more chance of it bursting, which sounds awful. Has anyone had this done…

I'm feeling rather defeated after today. If that's the right emotion for it. I was heading out for a baby walking group as it helps me get out and about, reminds me to take the dog out and allows me to meet new people. I got half way there (walking to the meeting site) to them have it cancelled because and I quote '...