Community Posts, Tips & Support on Postpartum Care

Has anyone else had really bad postpartum joint aching? Im 4 weeks post csection and my knees and hips hurt so much when I get out bed/up from sitting. I do a lot of walking each day and try to do stretches. Is this normal and when can I expect it to stop?

Recently, I've been thinking about high needs babies and trying to figure out if there's a link between a difficult/challenging baby and traumatic perinatal experience. How was your pregnancy experience? How was your birth? Is your baby easygoing, or are they fussy and irritable no matter what you do?

Now that we are getting closer, I have started struggling with the idea that it won't be just me and my daughter during the day anymore. I've been a SAHM during the day since last June and the connection I have with my 2yo is unmatched. I feel super guilty to both her, and poor new little girl. I obviously love them...

We’re all in this group because we have loss a baby or babies , I know it’s heartbreaking for us all but I see some woman over and over be negative on post with things like It’s colourless it needs colour U can clearly see a line it’s not faint Basically being mean and I generally think it’s because they have n...

I decided to quit taking all my medication while I’m pregnant and ofc in true bipolar fashion I’ve been in denial of my symptoms resurfacing over the months. I don’t necessarily feel depressed but I also just don’t want to do anything and everything feels so overwhelming. I’m not really excited to meet my daughter ...

I have lost someone very close to me and I can't stop crying I am a mess and I feel guilty for the baby and worried it's going to cause issues but I can't help crying all the time. Is it going to effect the pregnancy

For those that take Sertraline, at what dose did you found it helped best? I don’t mind the emotionally numbing part as I have no partner, lack of libido etc. to be honest this is a bonus for me. And can be happy (at times it’s a show) for my LO. I’m not emotionless with her. I’m wondering if I should up my ...

Did anyone else get these?! I’m 10 days post c section and boy it hurts!

When are we thinking about starting to use the birthing ball? I’m 36+2 and l struggling with my hips and restless legs hoping it might help a bit.

Anyone else had this? Will it end?!

I had my baby mid march and I tore 2nd degree. Some of my stitches came off and was told it will heal on its own even if more come off . I need reassurance has this happened to anyone and has it healed on its own

Is anyone else really emotional still? I cry multiple times a day at how fast time is going, thinking it was this time last year when I fell pregnant, I can’t cope with how much my baby is growing and struggling to accept when she moves up a nappy and clothing size 🙈 like I literally sob when having to sort through…

Why does my husband always give me BV post sex?

So I had a c section with my son 3 years ago and I do have some pain around my scar site and it usually goes away after I massage it a little so I’m thinking it’s scar tissue or something , no biggie, BUT I’m currently 10 weeks pregnant and I’m having that same scar pain and I’m worried it can cause issues , anyone ...

Sometimes I feel like I shouldn't have been so harsh on my husband, but sometimes I feel like it's justified, since he doesn't help me with the baby or around the house. In the end, we both suffer from depression and a lot of stress. I just don't understand. If we're both depressed, why do I have to get up every day...

I’m not really sure what’s been going on with my brain but this is my second pregnancy and I never had these thoughts in the first pregnancy. I don’t know why but this whole pregnancy I’ve had thoughts of almost kinda hoping that I fall and get hurt enough that they have to take the baby out but I don’t want baby to...

It’s really sad but my husband lacks education or the need to understand and learn certain things about women’s body and mind. It’s put me off lately and made me not appreciate the things he’s put me through after giving birth! Can anyone relate?

So I’m struggling with those changing emotions, one minute I’m good and great full for everything and next thing I know is the strange sadness feeling that is ripping my heart apart. And I have thoughts as I’m a bad mom, and sometimes I want my life back, I wanna feel a woman again. Don’t get me wrong I love my baby...

Some of you on here need to learn to keep scrolling for real. If a mum has commented that she has a particular boundary that others have crossed or a particular rule in place regarding the care of her child, why are you commenting judging her on it or telling her to let others have their way?! Just because you don’t...

I finally snapped today. Not at my baby, at my mum. After 3 years and 4 months of unsolicited parenting advice. Yes, we’re going through a tough time at home. A combination of factors, but nothing that won’t resolve given time. But my mum will not stop banging on about how I need to “fix” the issues (co-sleeping, ...