Community Posts, Tips & Support on Postpartum Care

So I had baby girl in November , she’s 3 months and we had already agreed we want more than one , either 2 or 3, we also knew we wanted 2 under 2 so had planned to try for # 2 after our holiday in September… I’m obsessed with my baby girl , and a sahm I didn’t think I was ready for baby #2 just yet but had a scare...

from time to time i get this feeling i wish i never had my baby and i just mourn my old life so much and more than what i thought i would, my baby was not planned at all but i fell pregnant unexpectedly. when i was 1 week postpartum my childhood dog got put to sleep and i just felt weak and about from a week after t...

I’m 8 month pp.. and recently I feel unseen, unheard.. especially with my partner. I’ve been emotional. Lashing out on him.. I feel overwhelmed and just like in my head.. is this normal??

I can’t get nothing done. I feel like I’m still in the newborn trenches, only this time, she can MOVE 😩 My baby is so smart and so happy (despite the tantrums lol) but she’s so clingy, always wants to be held and I’m drained from being “on” all the time. I constantly look homeless and my sanity is hanging on by a…

How soon after birth did anyone go back to having sex? I’m 17 days pp and my partner and I are struggling to stay away from each other but also not sure how soon is too soon?! Obviously the last thing I need is an infection 🥴 He doesn’t do much affection so intimacy feels like it’s lacking. Anyone else been in my…

I’m really struggling just now, I’ve been back at work for a few months and my partner is not really helping at home at all and it’s getting on top of me, and when I try and bring it up it’s a fight and he says he’s working five days a week😭 I’m trying to be a good mum have a clean tidy home make dinners lunches…

Hi, Just looking to vent. My partner split up with me on Monday on the basis of us not being well for a good while. We both struggle with mental health and that’s been happening more since having our baby. My partner is taking antidepressants currently. Our son is 15 months old and he is such a lovely little boy....

My baby will be turning 1 next month and my MIL has only seen her 5 times since being born. Those times have been really short too. She lives in another city but has come to London with her friends on other occasions and hasn't dropped by. I think it's weird and I just want to echo the lack of effort. My husband...

Do you think letting your 1.5 year old see you cry is going to affect them? I struggle with my mental health and I cry most days and she always sees me. I feel bad that this is going to affect her. I worry because my mental state is bad I’m going to give her childhood trauma. Any other mums in this situation?

Nearly 8 weeks postpartum and my period still hasn’t come back… is this normal?

Tips on getting this to grow back. I pulled my hair back in this towel after my shower so I could get a better picture along with the baby hairs. I'm so self-conscious of it. It's on both sides, and I can't even wear my hair back because it's so noticeable. I'm not a big believer in pills that say they 'help'. I fe...

Hi all, I wonder if anyone has any advice or been in a similar situation. Basically my current partner has an ex who is constantly worming herself into his life (trying to). She has been contacting him on and off for a good few months now but it’s getting worse with her adding all his friends and family, messaging ...

My MIL is so annoying but she’s slightly helpful especially with me being always sick with baby #2. But god i wish she would leave me alone

Whatever your answer comment why becoming a parent made your mental health better OR worse?

I am 5 months PP & had an awful labor, I was induced, spent 36 hours in labor, had my waters broken by the midwife, a hormone drip, epidural, episiotomy, assisted forceps delivery, 3rd degree tear, lost 700ml of blood & was rushed to theatre soon after giving birth, to top it all off I spent 3 days in the NICU with ...

Complain any time he wants about me and his dad. It annoys me because I do so much for my baby and am exhausted and don’t know if I’m being over sensitive! She always says as a joke that we are too strict with his meals. (Obv no sugar and salt!)

I have been so emotional today, I got my confirmation of my start date back at work on the 1st of march so got all my uniforms washed and ironed and my son turns one a week today!! Feel so emotional as this time last year I was getting ready to welcome him into the world and now I am getting ready to go back to wo...

Hiiii! I had a 3A degree tear with my first baby, but luckily, my recovery went really well. I know every labor is different, so I’d love to hear from others—if you had a big tear with your first, how was your experience with your second? Did things go smoother, or was it similar?

My hair was falling out 6 months postpartum and then I got pregnant with my second. My hair grew back quickly. I have 2 under 2 now. I’m 4 months postpartum and my hair started to fall again but I really want to get a cut and color. I’m not sure if it’s worth the investment being that it’s falling out. Has anyone g...

How are y'all taking care of your scar? I've been using a light wash on it, but haven't used a moisturizer or done a scar massage. I have really bad anxiety over my scar because it's opened a couple of times, but I know I need to do more for it. Any recommendations for products, tips, etc?