Community Posts, Tips & Support on Postpartum Care

Hey guys so I have a daughter she’s nearly 5. So obviously on universal credit. I was working up until July and I’ve struggled to find somethin that suits me. I do want to work but I am busy doing school drop offs/ pick ups. I study a hairdressing course 9am-3pm Thursday and Friday and sometimes have to leave early ...

So we had sex for the first time last night after having baby #3 and I’m confused because it didn’t hurt at all.. definitely a little more dry than normal but no pain (I mean thank goodness!) but I’m so confused because I’m used to it being painful the first while after childbirth!! Normal??

I’m 36 weeks and at around 25 weeks I discovered I had abdominal separation as I noticed my stomach would cone when sitting up or moving a certain way. I have a few concerns, one being vanity related and being worried I’ll be left with a lot of wrinkly saggy skin on my stomach once I’ve given birth. I’ve come more...

This is a touchy subject but was anyone else experienced prenatal depression...? I've been having it my entire pregnancy and I'm 31 weeks today. I feel like being alone during pregnancy isn't talked about enough.

Mamas! How are you dealing with back pain? My little one has been really clingy the past few days as his tip teeth are coming through. We’ve also lowered the crib and I think holding him and placing him down has really put strain on my back. How are you are carrying your babies?? I don’t want to take medicine and lo...

My little one is only 2 but she says she is sad more than happy. I have had depression prior to her and when she came I had PPD, I have I made this happen?

My baby has thrush and I feel so worn down as a mom. I feel like I did him wrong and it’s my fault he’s uncomfortable. He’s on antibiotics but still :( . Idk what to feel but I just feel bad 😢

I’m 23 weeks pregnant and I prayed to have this baby and for this pregnancy after multiple losses. I never thought I would struggle so much with my positivity and happiness. I know it’s hormones but everything feels scary and heavy. If it’s not the fear of loosing the baby or something being wrong it’s the disappoin...

I see a lot of postpartum questions on periods and see so many people getting there’s very early. It made me wonder on how long did you guys bleed after birth? because mine lasted 8 weeks & most of you guys have gotten your periods back by then.

So my 17 month old seems to only want her dad who does nothing but plays with her a little. I have to be the parent that keeps her safe and clean and i just feel like I'm the bad guy. Like just now after washing her hair which she hates she went crying to him for comfort and now they are playing. Am I over thinkin...

First time mom here EBFing a 3 month old, having a hard time finding the time and mental energy to sit down and write. It’s just so discouraging and I can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. It feels like I’ll have no more time for years to come. Any other writers or creative professionals here who have experi...

I have clinical depression as well as seasonal so my regular depressive mood is way worse during the winter and I'm wayyy more irritable. I'm aware of it, taking meds (when I remember), and going to therapy, but I still struggle so immensely. This year the addition of my seasonal depression has been even harder on m...

Does anyone else ever feel like the worst mum in the world? My LO is the absolute best thing to ever happen to me and I love them with everything I have. Sometimes I do get stressed out and lose my temper.. I have never properly shouted at LO, just sternly told her no but I live with my parents and siblings and they...

Yesterday we took our 3 month old to my sisters house my whole family was there and it was the first time she saw that many people. She did not like ANYONE she was warming up to my dad who’s bedridden but he sneezed and she got scared. Calmed her down took her out of the room and my little sister walked by and dropp...

Has anyone that had a vaginal delivery have sex yet? I got a second degree tear during delivery as a FTM. I’m absolutely terrified and need some guidance😭 For me it still feels “tight/tender?” down there from the tears healing. Not sure if that will ever go away. It might be from the scar tissue. Help! What did…

My MIL has my partners moses basket in the attic the past 32 years. When I was pregnant on my first child two years ago she took in down from the attic for me to use. I persistently refused to use it. The thought of it being in a dusty attic with god knows what crawling around it the past 32 years didn’t sit right w...

I’ve been suffering a lot with anxiety since becoming a mum, especially around health and always assuming the worst will happen (I can’t even type the word as it makes me feel I will make it happen). I’ve tried sertraline but I want more than to just cover this feeling, if that makes sense. I’m curious to know wha...

Hi girls! Soooo I have recently converted to Christianity, I was raised with two moms(ofc I still speak with them and love them immensely) and I wasn’t raised with any religion and was kinda always taught that Christianity condemned my family and my moms lifestyle so I felt like I had to choose either God or my moms...

What are you doing or did you do with your hair down south for giving birth? I know they say midwives have seen it all and dont care but I’m a natural overthinker and usually shave but I’m not sure whether to let it grow free or trim or what!

My 17th month old twin 1 told me she doesn’t love me today. Yesterday she told her dad she loved him and this is the first time she’s ever said it to anyone. I’m heart broken. All day she’s refused to come near me wouldn’t even hug me which usually she does all day long 😭 I don’t understand what I’ve done wrong I…