Community Posts, Tips & Support on Postpartum Care

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 didn’t think I would take it so hard but every time I think about it I’m in tears. She just started walking too so I’ve been very emotional about her being more independent. Can you guys t...

Had sex 8 weeks pp and although it was enjoyable, it's definitely different. Questions: Have you found it to be different down there in terms of less feelings or sensitivity? Feels very dry down there internally? Less sensations and pleasure?

I feel horrible, my LO (8m) fell asleep on a walk and when we got home, I didn't take her hat off for 45m 😭 it was her first nap of the day and she's been overtired for hours so I just forgot coz I was so happy she was asleep and now I'm petrified she's going to be effected by SIDs. I feel awful and like a horrible…

My baby boy cried with tears and it breaks my soul. It is so stinking cute and heartbreaking. My daughter has really never had tears! She’s maybe had tears like five times in her whole life. Is that normal? I never really noticed it until I had my son and he started busting out the tears around 6 weeks.

Having a really bad mental health day 😪 LO not sleeping well, I'm wondering if I'm doing good by him, feeling guilty that I'm not enjoying maternity leave 😢 just really sad

I’m 10 months postpartum and every now and then I get sad or emotional about my identity. I don’t know how to articulate it well enough.. but I’m not who I used to be anymore? I had ambitions, career goals, freedom - but it’s all changed. Like it’s all questionable because my priorities have changed. Don’t get me w...

I don't know if this is trauma from my almost 4 year olds emergency section birth, or even from my almost 3 year olds natural labour which left me with pain and discomfort around and inside my vagina. Or even trauma from their dad cheating on me. I have no desire to have sex and the very few times we did, it was pai...

I'm having dark thoughts I need help. I feel like a failure my kids were taken away by CPS bc they said I lack the cognitive ability to parent my kids. My youngest was taken at 3 days old and all I can do is provide milk for her but postpartum depression sucks. Not to mention my birthday is coming up but my twin pas...

So hubby says the only way he can get up is with water based lube but when he uses it it burns. I told him this and he proceeded to use it. I feel like I can't turn him on anymore. Also when he talks about sex 24/7 it's annoying and I finally give in and lay on the bed. I was 2 weeks postpartum and gave into having ...

Hi, this is my first pregnancy and I am 29 weeks pregnant. My emotions I feel have sky rocketed and I go from crying to feeling irritable. Is this normal or should I contact my midwife? I worried if I flag mental health issues I will be watched and judged closely.

So my whole life I’ve noticed girl friends and really most women seem to want to be comforted and paid attention to when emotional or crying. Everyone gathering around hugging them, offering words of comfort etc seems to be the norm..but it is personally my worst nightmare lol. First off, I’m not crying in front of ...

This is my third baby and I am rubbish at pelvic floor exercises - I just forget to do them! Anyone else in the same forgetful boat? Need to feel better about myself 🤣😂 Ever sp often I pee when I sneeze and I'm worried about what will take place when this next one comes out!

I’m so disappointed with how this turned out. When I found out I was pregnant I was so excited and I had so much trust in my bd. We had some issues but things slowly started to escalate over time. When I met him I thought he was amazing and I told him how important communication was for me and I had opened up abt tr...

I’m a single mom, and I think I finally hit my breaking point. I’m just sobbing as my daughter is actually inconsolable. Not sick, no fevers. Not teething but gave gels in case. On the proper medications for her GI (haven’t had issues in forever now). Her scream crying has me in literal tears. I feel so overwhelmed....

So mentally drained and tired my anxiety is so bad right now I havent slept in months I have medication, just everything seems so not right anymore , I just want Friend to talk to who doesn't go behind your back , iv been dealing with alot no one has clue what's gone on , my mum isn't very good to talk too she not ...

I had my 3 week check up today, dr said everything was healing perfect and beautifully. She said she doesn’t need to see me back in 3 weeks for my 6 week check up unless something is wrong or I have concerns. Therefore my next appointment is in 6 months for a regular check up. My question is when can I have intercou...

Does anyone else still feel like their brain doesn’t work properly since having their baby?? I’m still so forgetful and manage to leave the key in our front door at least once a week 🤦🏻‍♀️ I feel like I struggle to get words out when having a simple conversation and for a while I’ve been worried that something’s…

Is anyone else feeling disappointed with how they’ve been treated postpartum? I’m coming out of the newborn phase and feeling let down looking back at how people treated me since giving birth, especially as it was a complicated birth and I had to stay in hospital for a while. I’m a FTM and just underwhelmed by how ...

Im 3 weeks PP had natural labour with a 2A tear how long did it take everyone to feel comfortable to have sex, i know everyine is different 😂

Does anyone else get really bad back pain it’s like kid to upper back around the spine. I’m a month PP and it gets soooo achey even laying down doesn’t fix it! 😭 applying heat can help after some time. Any advice ? X