Community Posts, Tips & Support on Health & Wellbeing

Hello, I’m due on the 27th Feb but I’m thinking of my last working day being the 10th jan, is this to soon to go on maternity?

back story.. my husband (34) and i (32) have been together for 5ish years and have a 2 year old girl. this past election i voted for kamala and he voted for trump. lots of different reasons for our decisions and i have found that on a lot of topics we can agree on our basic morals. the one distinction is abortion ri...

I have been a quite active person, but for the last year i have been out if the gym abd basically just going for walks with my dogs for “exercise”. I always thought i wanted to be fit when i get pregnant and now i have found out im pregnant when ive been quite sedentarybfor the past year. I want you to go back to w...

I feel like I’m only just exiting the newborn trenches with sleep and realising I’ve not taken any vitamins since I was pregnant. Does everyone take vitamins still? Should I be taking them? I’m breastfeeding and worried I should be taking something but the midwife or health visitor hasn’t said anything so just wond...

Hey! For everyone starting mat leave that manages or is part of a team, what are you getting the team for a farewell gift? For context, I usually buy my team small xmas presents (last year was a mug each which I filled with sweets and chocolates) and for my last mat leave I got the team some coffees teas etc. this h...

What does everyone do for work from home jobs? I’m currently working self employed but can never guarantee how much I’ll get each month which is very stressful.

I’ve been digging for advice everywhere I can because I’m so terrible with decisions. My husband and I and our 2 boys (4yr and 1yr) currently live in NJ (originally from PA) and we knew from the start we were never going to stay here long term. Just recently my husband got a very attractive job offer with good benef...

Does anyone else feel like since having a baby life is just going downhill in every way possible. (Not babies fault at all in fact they’re the only glimmer of happiness there is). Everything just going to shit, days feel so hard, feeling empty, lonely tired, don’t know who you are. Job is becoming shit losing conne...

Those who swear by reformer Pilates: can you tell me if it’s worth the hype? Have you been able to get stronger, build muscle mass? How big or long does the workout have to be to feel like you have done a big workout?

If you work in a factory that requires standing for a long time, lifting, pushing etc how early will you announce your pregnancy

Anyone had the brie pizza from spoons?? Craving it so bad but is it ok cos the brie will be cooked???

My MIL is always in and out of hospital and she always requests to see the LO and I always say no because I don’t want to take my baby into a hospital for no reason. She’s always in and out and it’s the same every time she’s always like are you bringing the baby up to see me. Baring in mind when she’s home I don’t ...

I'm 32, have 5 beautiful angels, always stuck in, no social life, need someone to start doing things with to get me out of this depression!!!

Is this a good gift for Christmas or is a 6m+ likely to be bored already?

Im setting up a group in the new year (Jan 2025) to let parents come with their babies (for free or donation) interact, zone out or just get out of the house in a welcoming environment. Sing play and share experiences. I love going to these types of groups in Northamptonshire but they’re usually only 30mins-1hr. I h...

Can I see pics of your play kitchens please x

Why is it so hard to find decent friends these dayssss?? 😫

Are you doing your little ones a Christmas Eve box, if so what are you putting in it . I’ve never had one nor done one so I need ideas please!

Hi has anyone got any nice ideas of what I can get my husband for Christmas from the little one? I'm sooo bad at thinking of present ideas. Thanks x

so my fiancés birthday is tomorrow and i already talked to him about what he wants and we agreed that he can just buy something on his own he’s been wanting and grab drinks this weekend. and if he wants anything for christmas i can buy it in secret and get it to him as a surprise. i feel like being a sahm with no in...