Community Posts, Tips & Support on Postpartum Care

I’m due on bonfire night so quite early on but I am constantly worried that I’m failing as a mum already. My two year olds tantrums are getting too much recently and I know I’m thinking about our next bundle and I’m just constantly worried I’m not cut out for it 😭 hormones probably but feel awful

Hello! For moms that has given birth. What are your experience with crazy tears and episonomy during your first pregnancy in London NHS? On NHS site they said it’s uncommon for an episonomy but wondering if a lot of mom went through that and what are your experiences in terms of pain during birth and post birth heal.

I had an emergency C section last Monday 14th and it was the complete opposite of how I wanted to deliver. The whole thing was very traumatic for me and then within the same week, we had so much trouble latching that we ended up back in hospital as she was dehydrated. I've had some trouble bonding with baby since ...

I'm 25 weeks with di/di twins and I've started experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions for the past week, and every day more and more, especially at night. What is/was your experience with Braxton Hicks?

Started losing some of my hair 😭 any recommendations on the best volumising shampoos and conditioners to use?

I'm 2 weeks postpartum and I had 2 tiny tears on my labia and had to get stitches. I can't tell if they are dissolved yet. I'm scared to look down there just as much as wiping properly. I'm still dabbing dry down there lol. Hubby offered to look for me but I'm still kind of bleeding and don't want him to see the blood.

My husband and I were talking about how personality matters more than looks, and i was curious so I asked him what his favorite thing about my personality was. He said that I'm horny. And I was confused bc I have not really been horny for a while bc of hormones after giving birth. I also don't really consider that a...

How long did everyone wait after giving birth to have sex? My boyfriend is feeling neglected and thinks I don't have time for him anymore. With a toddler and a new baby, it's extremely challenging because I'm a stay-at-home mom. I thought he would understand how I feel, especially since he works during the week and ...

Thoughts? We were at a birthday party with my 2 children and it was about time to leave I got my 16 month old out of the little car she was playing in to go say goodbye to my friend who’s sons party it was I sat my daughter on a chair and at the table and gave her a piece of watermelon to eat to distract her from b...

I let husband pick since he has the member since I got to pick the names (first and middle) . I do understand this is a hot topic and alot have there opinions on this but we discuss this and also had a talk with the doctor about it they said it be the best option due to it being webbed so it's more on the medical re...

I’m due end of June and one of my best friends (I’m in her wedding) is having her bachelorette party Labor Day weekend, so the first weekend of September. I know most of the girls going including two of my cousins, but I’m wondering if ~2 months is too soon to leave baby? I’m not planning breast feeding & I know my ...

After nearly 4 years of trying repeatedly to have a baby I feel so completely, utterly blessed to have my princess I’ve been wanting since I could remember. I feel so overwhelmed with emotion when I look at her. Like it literally hurts I love her so much.

I hate my husband. I need to get out of this toxic marriage. But I’m worried for my child. We have a baby who is 1 and I’m concerned it’ll traumatise our child if we split up. Suddenly not seeing her father when they’re used to seeing each other everyday. Feel lost and upset

Now that we’re a good time away from our August 2023 babies, how long did it take for you to feel like you were mostly recovered/back to some version of normal? I mean mostly physical/mentally - knowing our old normal is long gone, and obviously raising a baby is an adjustment. When were you mostly back into life an...

Genuinely need to know I’m not the only one or some good parenting advice. My 2 year old is super smart very strong willed but her behaviour this week has been extremely overwhelming!! It’s just constant whinging, crying, tantrums, hitting, biting, wetting herself and laughing instead of using the potty, even ran ov...

I'm no longer cool with my bd other Bm she's nothing but drama and messy , she went and made a post on Facebook saying congrats to my bd and the girl she was just texting me and talking shiii about on them having a baby on the way , mind you my bd already said it wasn't true and he told her hisself it wasn't true an...

Hi, I'm almost 5 weeks pp and over the last 1-2 weeks I've broken out in itchy hives that doesn't seem to be going away. Has anyone else experienced the same? Currently breastfeeding so I'm not able to take any antihistamines.

Anything to take for mood or irritatibility ?! Lately I cannot control my mood swings. I think ts worse too cause im constantly freaking tired ALL THE TIME. Ive been taking Semax but it stopped working today. I just feel angry today. Doesn’t help my husband didn’t wake up until 8am so i was with the kids since 6am. ...

I’m 8+2 with baby 2, my daughter is 3. I feel horrendous this pregnancy, the nausea and low energy is unreal! I’m a teacher on half term and I feel so bad, my daughter has had so much screen time because I physically cannot entertain her. I feel awful! She’s never really been allowed tv and doesn’t have a tablet or ...

I thought I was Gods favorite since my hair wasn’t falling UNTIL NOW! 2 months PP and my hair is literally falling in strips! Help! I need some serious help. Anybody got tips and tricks? And should I visit a dermatologist? Thanks mamas 🩷