Breastfeeding contraception

I had my 8 week check last week and the dr mentioned contraception and did I want to go on combined pill again which I didn’t think I could if I was breastfeeding but she said I could? She also said I shouldn’t worry about it too much as breastfeeding is a natural contraceptive which I swear is wrong?? Don’t so many people get pregnant this way 😅

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Pregnancy snoring anxiety

I have started snoring and apparently it is *loud*.
I have major anxiety about keeping other mums awake on the labour ward after giving birth. I’ve tried saline spray and trying nose strips tonight but I think I’m more stressed about this than labour! Anyone else in the same boat or have any advice?
Thank you!

MUMS OF 3

I have a 2 year old and a 2 month old, even though I’m so freshly postpartum I do want one more. Am I going crazy? What’s it like having that extra kid? What’s a good age gap ? Maybe I’ll wait until my newborn is 4?

How to stop my one year old attempting to scalp and flay me.

I’m at my wits end guys. If I’m in proximity to her she’s either ripping out my hair or scratching me. I move her away and that works for the amount of time it takes for her to crawl back to me and try again.
I’m exhausted from constantly trying to stop her. “No” isn’t working. “Stop” isn’t working. “Gentle” isn’t working. I’m getting so damn overstimulated every single day.

Struggling today

I have an 18 month old and I’m 20 weeks pregnant. I’m struggling today mentally, I tried to do a home workout because for me exercise really helps my mental health and my daughter just screamed at me until I pick her up. It’s just the realisation that my life isn’t mine anymore and it’s going to be even less of that with another child.

Everything I do is for my child and it’s so tiring 😞 I went from being fully independent and doing whatever I want to becoming a wife and mother. There are days I enjoy it but it’s rough and I feel so lonely my husband works a lot to provide for us and I don’t have close friends locally.

I just feel regretful for my life decisions I really loved my life before being a mother. both pregnancies were “mistakes” but I was married and didn’t want to terminate so I guess I just have to deal with the consequences now.

I’m sure most mums can relate in some way. I’ve just burst into tears now. I’m exhausted physically and mentally. Now I’ve just put the TV on for my child and I already feel so shit that she’s watching a lot of screen time when we are at home - I try to get out the house a lot with her but I do find it hard especially whilst pregnant

i left

left my abuser today. we have a 6 month old baby. dont have it all together but have family support. any and all encouragement/success stories if youve been thru this please feel free to share🫶🏼

Dummy use whilst breast feeding

I have a 4-week-old baby and I’m mostly breastfeeding, with the occasional top-up bottle here and there.

My little one absolutely loves a dummy, which I was quite hesitant to introduce because I’d heard it can interfere with breastfeeding. So far though, his latch seems good, he’s feeding well, and I’m careful not to give the dummy when he’s actually hungry.

The only thing is, after feeds it’s often the only thing that settles him off to sleep.

Does anyone else use a dummy while breastfeeding? I can’t help feeling like I’m breaking all the “rules”! 🙈