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Iāve been seeing a lot of comments about women saying that the stitches after a tear were worse than the actual birth?! Iām quite confused as with my last baby I had a second degree tear and once she numbed me I didnāt feel pain, discomfort sure but to be expected. Anyone else got a similar experience? Iām just scar...
Hello everyone, I am suffering from post partum depression. I was put on antidepressants that take a while to start working. Meanwhile, I have crushing anxiety that doesnāt let me sleep. I am fearful all the time and feeling helpless. They gave me an anti anxiety medication, which helped, but told me they would nev...
Please no judgement, i already feel awful for feeling this way but Im struggling to share my LO (she's only 6 weeks) with my MIL, I hate seeing her hold my LO and dread seeing her. I don't feel this way with anyone else. Me and my MIL had a really good relationship before i got pregnant. However, as soon as i got p...
Anybody else dealt with being unwell and having to care for their little one? Feel a bit like death and my husband is at work all day and I'm currently feeling very sorry for myself š My baby was ill last week and wasn't as bad as I am so not sure If I caught it from him or have something else but all I want to doā¦
I gave birth just over a week ago and had a second degree tear and labia lacerations, the stitches for the tear are healing really well but Iām incredibly sore where the lacerations are, I looked with a mirror and itās very red and swollen, what should I do? Midwife hasnāt checked me over at all! Would I need to con...
Hey for my people who believe in God have yah ever been in a life situation where you feel like things are just going downhill and they continue to go downhill no matter how hard youāre trying to hang in there and at some point you just feel like you donāt even know what to pray for anymore because you feel like not...
I think finally have escaped the postpartum depression and anxiety hellscape. I didnāt realize how rough it was until I was out. The feelings were coupled with beautiful feelings and love as well, but it was a whirlwind. I had many days wondering if I was supposed to be feeling better soon. I loved pregnancy and it ...
I feel like my hairline looks really thin, almost bald spot at my temples. What can I do for this? Anyone else still dealing with this?
I know this probably isnāt on most peopleās minds but Iām 6 weeks PP and we have tried to have sex a few times now. It just really hard to enjoy it. Had a c section. I donāt have any pain. But Iām worried about the baby, trying to reconnect with my hubby and not feel like roommates, build intimacy since we arenāt cu...
Iām seeing my doctor today about going on antidepressants, I really hate taking medication because Iām so sensitive to medication and feel very gaslit because doctors always just donāt acknowledge the side affects I say Iām having or just tell me to deal with it, I canāt even take birth control because of how badly ...
Anyone experience gallbladder problems post partum. I am 2 1/2 weekd post partum with baby #2. I had severe ab pain last night resulting in an er visit early this am. They found a polyp in my gallbladder and I see a specialist tomorrow regarding if sugery is necessary or not. I am exhausted with a newborn and now li...
Hi all you lovely ladies. I'm wondering weather any of you can help with hair loss. Since I've given birth on the 16th September I've noticed that my hair is thining and falling out quite alot. Has this happened to any of you? And could any of you given any recommendations, tried and tested products etc that could r...
Has anyone been on Zoloft, Effexor etc during pregnancy for depression/anxiety? Did it affect your baby in any way either during pregnancy scans or after birth? Whether reaching milestones, neurological or physical, how did everything turn out? I am concerned about side effects even though the doctor has said it ...
I have about 5 months left of Mat leave, which is still a long time, but I canāt help feeling emotional at the thought of going to work and not being with my girl every day. I also hate the thought of strangers looking after her (nursery) but I know it will do her good to interact with other babies. Anyone else feel...
This is probably kinda weird but do hugs from your babyās always feel the same? My baby is now a toddler and doesnāt really hug me as much anymore but when she does it still feels the same as when she was a newborn Like not feels the same but makes me feel the same way like thereās no one I love more and sometimes ...
My birthday was two days ago (turned 25). Last year my husband and I moved across the country to be closer to his family because i come from a broken one. Well my MIL surprised me with a dinner which i loved. But a part of me just wanted a few gift cards to spoil myself. Im a SAHM of 2 under 2. I dont go out ever bu...
I had stitches for a 2nd degree tear. Not sure of they are still there or not but can I have a bath? Or still ahowers only? Forgot to ask midwives! TiA
Hi everyone! Im 5 months pp and it still hurts a lot when having sex. We have tried different positions but it just doesnāt feel good. Does it get better if so when?
I had to have quite a lot of stitches as had a second degree tear. Iām 11 days postpartum and apparently they are healing well but oh my godā¦ the itching, uncomfortable horrible feeling is ruining the time with my newborn now. I genuinely feel like having the stitches done initially was worse than the actual birth a...
Hi, looking for some mom coping mechanisms for myself. My daughter turns one in about 2 1/2 weeks and I am utterly distraught. I didnāt think I would take it so hard but every time I think about it Iām in tears. She just started walking too so Iāve been very emotional about her being more independent. Can you guys t...