Community Posts, Tips & Support on Postpartum Care

“I’m 13 weeks postpartum after a normal delivery with a third-degree tear. My stitches opened within a month, causing excruciating pain. Because of the pain, I struggled to breastfeed, and my milk supply dropped to just 30ml. After weeks of suffering, I finally had an appointment on February 16, where my doctor rem...

I’m literally at my wits end now. My girl has been waking up every single night since December. I really don’t know what to do now. It’s at a point where it will be multiple times a night, and she will cry/scream/whinge for at least 2 hours! It’s like having a newborn again. But she was always such a good baby…

My baby doesn't want to blow you a kiss, huh you, give you a high-five, sit next to you, be held by you unless she's feeling in the mood for it. Why are people so pushy? Like they need that validation for themselves and if the child doesn't do it, instantly it's because "you're with her too much" "you never put her ...

I know it’s completely over with me and my baby father. I have alot to rebuild before my child gets here. I want to move on without feeling the urge to text him. I need advice and healing. I feel very low mentally and physically and it sucks knowing my daughter feels it. Im trying and trying but i feel like im faili...

I do not know how to feel about this. We separated 3 days before Christmas 2024. We had toxic habits and a unhealthy relationship. He originally wanted the divorce. He was really cruel towards me after he moved over to his parents. After having so much anger and resentment i decided to send a text saying that I f...

Anyone else having Braxton Hicks often?

Well before I got pregnant I was very depressed, isolating myself from everything and everybody. (Keep in mind I already have a three year old) but I was still very depressed and in a dark place everything was going wrong. All I did was smoke and stay home. Was out of a job for a very long time. My phone was off for...

Hi everyone, I was wondering if there was any support groups or anything anyone could suggest for PPA. I was previously on medication for depression & anxiety anyway which is now being gradually increased but I feel so isolated and am really struggling and don’t know what to do in the mean time. I don’t have any ...

I’m 37+2 and my mum is stressing me out so much 😭 she thinks she’s parent #3 to my baby, saying things like “when my baby is here” “we’re having a baby soon”, even people at her work are asking if HER baby is here yet!!!! I spoke to her on the phone tonight and she mentioned about waiting in the hospital while I’m…

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...

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 ...