Community Posts, Tips & Support on Postpartum Care

Can someone tell me where exactly is motherhood “fulfilling” and “joyful” and a “blessing”? cuz i’m 3 years deep in this and i just feel exhausted and mentally drained and ready to smash my head thru the wall. my whole entire body aches and everyday i wake up mad that im not dead. I grew up constantly being told “wa...

Any encouragement or advice

4 months postpartum here.. Had unprotected sex 2.5 weeks ago… Yes he finished inside by accident Ever since I’ve been having clear jelly like discharge! What is this?!? Is it normal or should I buy a test? 🤣

Does anyone else feel like they’re losing their mind? My baby is honestly the best. She’s always happy and smiling and she doesn’t really give me problems. So why do I feel like everything I do is wrong? I’m constantly thinking about everything and I feel like I get no break.y husband does an amazing job with helpin...

I left my baby in the swing right next to me as I worked on my computer and noticed she was struggling when I looked she had her little teddy bear/snuggly buddy on her face and it was suffocating her she then started crying as soon as I gasped and took it off. I feel so so bad and like a bad mother honestly . My bab...

If a husband deliberately starts masterbating next to his wife, as soon as she lies down in bed, having got baby to sleep - when 4 months post-partum, Essentially, she has low libido, post-partum, and he’s annoyed about it.

Hey lady’s this is my first time posting but I just have a genuine question, does your man get bothered by you crying? Or does he comfort you? Cause mine tends to just ignore and and seem unfazed and I don’t understand it. It’s really hurting me mentally I’m a huge empath with an every sensitive/ emotional soul…

I’m 24, a little over 2 months postpartum and I’m 15lbs up from my original weight. I knew my body would change and for the most part I don’t dislike my new body but I don’t feel as strong as I did before. My core is not as strong and my hips ache after what I would have called a short walk prior to giving birth. ...

I just need someone to talk to that’s not going to talk down on me. I can’t talk to my husband and I can’t talk to my family. So I have been struggling with axienty and depression for a while I knew I had axienty and depression when I was around 15 years old and it wasn’t all that bad then I wasn’t having panic at...

Hey ladies, I think my husband is jealous of the attention that is going towards the baby. We have a 13 week old and my husband sometimes makes these weird comments that leave me feeling that we don't prioritize our daughter in the same way. Today, I asked that we switch off the TV while I feed the baby (for li...

If I ask my husband to stop doing something that’s bad for him so he don’t show our son bad habits . And instead of hearing and understanding he tells me not to tell him anything and leave him alone . Then will send me 100 text messages about how terrible me and my family is ( mom and brother) says the most vile sh...

Hi! Really looking for some advice. What can safely be prescribed to a breast feeding mother for panic attacks caused by postpartum anxiety ? My doctor is saying nothing and suggesting talk therapy which I just don’t have time for, she also said SSRIs are a no go. I’m confused because according to my research there ...

My toddler (17 months) just fell back and bounced onto my belly. Anyone else had experience of this? I’m worried about baby. I have no pain and it didn’t really hurt when my toddler fell on me.

Hi just looking for some advice no judgement as I’m going through a lot with my daughter atm. Just looking for some advice on how to help my daughter deal with her emotions. She is 8 but struggles to deal with them and lashes out I’ve had chats with her to try help with dealing and finding ways to cope with them but...

I’ve finally decided to break up with my bf of 3 years. Done with the bullshit. I’m ready to move on. Find someone else. I’ve been mentally detached for so long. But as I prepare to break up with him I’m noticing I’m getting depressed. Why I’m depressed about finally being free idk. Maybe I’m mourning the last 3 yea...

Are you guys getting them circumcised?? If you’ve had a boy before what’s the healing time average? Can the father go with him? How long will my little baby be away from me????

I was medicated before pregnancy for anxiety and depression. I came off of my medication when I got pregnant. I have been anxious on and off through the pregnancy due to difficult external situations and I’m worried what effects this may have on the baby due to raised cortisol levels etc. My health professionals kee...

Has anyone experienced these during pregnancy? Did they clear up after birth? Did they effect your section or recovery? Xxx

Currently 22weeks pregnant with my 5th baby and so emotional I recently experienced being in a car accident which has made my emotions worse just feeling silly and like I should just get on with things anyone else experiencing high emotions ?

my husband has become someone i don’t identify, recognize, or in whole honesty, respect or agree with as a human. when we met, things were very different, but after almost 3 years, two babies, major life stressors, cheating (his side) and chronic lying, i don’t believe there is any point of return. i have been abu...