Community Posts, Tips & Support on Postpartum Care

Hey! My baby is 4 months old and everyone keeps telling me to take her to some classes/groups but im super super nervous of going. I feel really guilty for not wanting to go. I know they’ll be beneficial for us both but i cant seem to build up the courage to go. Has anyone else been in this position

This is a bit of a long one but will shorten it down as much as I can I don’t know why but nearly everything my mother in law does/says annoys me We had a okay/good relationship before I had my baby didn’t see her often but was always okay maybe once a month ish visits ect But ever since having my baby she’s done t...

So tell me how my child's father is going to play victim and going to make his female friend who is married get in our relationship and disrespect me and call me a baby mama?? What lmao and after she labeled herself as as an atheist she start faking preaches and stuff like that? LMAO some men are desperate for frien...

For my gals who had an epidural and is experiencing back pain, how are you finding baby wearing, I’ve been really struggling with back and general joint pain recently and every time someone suggests baby wearing so I can get things done I just want to cry as everytime I try I’m in so much pain, has anyone else had t...

Has anyone experienced really bad postpartum hair loss, and knows a way to fix it?? Don’t get me wrong, I usually have very thick hair, so losing some to reduce the volume of it doesn’t bother me as much but, i’m at the stage where I’m literally vacuuming 2-3 times a day. I constantly have to check LO’s fingers an...

Hi all! My little girl has recently turned one and I started back to work recently but unfortunately had to be sent out sick due to having a break down this year has been a lot and I feel really traumatised by my mil behaviour it’s completely ruined my experience as a first time mum🥲 has anyone else ever had to…

Anyone just cry for no reason whatsoever? I had midwife today who has now referred me to the mental health team but I’m wondering if anyone else has it? I just cry for like a day solid and feel so exhausted and mentally drained and then I’m literally right as rain for a week or so before it starts again. I know my h...

My husband & I have been married for 7years. There have been absolutely zero sighs & last week he told me the transition surgery is happening next month! Never said anything about being trans or anything so I laughed because I thought it was a joke. It's not. Showed me the Dr's appointments & everything & im both sh...

I am 2 months postpartum and have such a fear of SBS. Like I feel like I cant leave my little one with anyone, not even my family who I know would never harm her. The anxiety over this is so real. Anyone else have crazy anxiety about SBS? How did you overcome it?

How is everyone coping with hormones and thinking about everything we’ve all been through these last few months or so ?

Most of my reactions are normal honestly Ik many would be upset or angry with what life has thrown at me. However it’s built up and sometimes I break down crying and feel my skin boil with anger. I can’t do much about anything life has thrown at me nor can anyone else I just want some ideas of an outlet. I try and t...

Hey mamas! I’m in my postpartum chapter and would love to hear your real, honest reflections. I’m 20 days in and loving the newborn scrunch. Crying she isn’t inside of me anymore. On edge some nights. Elated others. And hungry just as much as she is. What surprised you the most? What would you do differently? Wh...

My seven year old daughter has a really bad attitude and anger issue. You say anything it sets her off when she doesn't get what she wants. I asked her to eat her dinner on Monday night and she lost it for three hours. She just had a full tantrum. She threw the laundry basket hit the door the wall the bunk bed. She ...

Hey, I have a 2 year old boy and I love him so much. I struggled with him in the first 12 months in terms of creating a bond and anxiety. I am getting better now since I’ve had some therapy but I still see motherhood as a chore. This sounds totally wrong I know, but is it? Is it a chore? Why do we have children? ...

Has anyone else experienced their baby pulling their hair. I noticed my baby girl (almost 3 months) has been pulling her hair a lot. I brought it up to my mom and of course she blamed me for it because I had a rough pregnancy. Just wondering if I’m the only mom experiencing this?

My body feels so sore and tired. Any tips or products to make the recovery easier?

I feel embarrassed and actually really sad about this but I feel like I’ve lost apart of myself and forgotten how to talk to other adults! I’m a SAHM to a 2 year old. I feel like when I go out to mum clases or places where I would interact with people other than my family or even friends who barely know me, I can’t ...

Hey! I’m 3 weeks PP, I think I might be struggling with postnatal depression. I’ve previously been on antidepressants but didn’t take any during pregnancy. I’m seeking help through my midwife but have a feeling they could suggest I go back on the tablets. Has anyone taken antidepressants while breastfeeding? If so, ...

Has anybody else experienced intrusive thoughts with their new born? & when did it stop or reduce? I’m diagnosed OCD anyway so I’ve always suffered with intrusive thoughts but throughout my pregnancy and when my new born was born they’ve been a lot more intense and regular.

Hey mamas! My baby is now 4 months old and I’m exclusively pumping. Everything hurts in my body lately. Especially my joints, my shoulders, I feel so exhausted all the time. I thought it was just a phase in postpartum but I feel it’s who I am now 😢 What advice do you have to get better? How do you bounce back from…