Community Posts, Tips & Support on Postpartum Care

I have a 14 mo old and a 6 week old. My newborn is sooo much fussier than my first ever was. If she isn’t sleeping or eating, she’s crying. I can’t put her down for longer than 5, MAYBE 10 min, without her crying. (She was 10 days early - not sure if this makes a difference beause my first one was cooked well done ...

what was everyone’s first time having sex like? i’m 9 weeks postpartum and i really want to but im so nervous.

since having my baby girl via emergency c section after 24 hours of labour. the first week of recovery (last week) was really hard for me. physically i was in pain and couldn’t move without crying, but also mentally as i was mourning the birth i imagined. anyway, i don’t trust my mil. just down to how she treated ...

What positions are y’all having sex in? I’ve been struggling to find something comfortable yet still intimate with my husband. Also, anyone else’s spouse having a hard time getting interested with the belly in the way? I know my husband loves me, but I also know the belly creeps him out. Anyway I can help him see p...

Has anyone experienced heightened ppd/ppa when your partner is out of town and you feel alone….even though you had help? My in laws don’t know about my depression and anxiety & I’m rarely alone with my baby since it increases my symptoms of PPD/PPA. It’s been a rough 5 nights for me!!! I thought my depression an...

I just found out my husband cheating on me..I feel like shit literally I’m shaking I feel sick to my stomach..Yall this feeling is horrible I’m in so much pain and I feel anger…my intuition was telling me something was happening but it wasn’t until yesterday he got caught up…. I need some support 💔😭

I keep losing my temper in front of my baby (sometimes directed at her, sometimes directed at others in the household). How do you handle this? I feel guilty thinking I may be traumatizing my child being so easily angered all the time.😞 It’s similar to how irritable I get when I’m close to/on my period, but now…

Has anyone experienced extreme back pain 1 month postpartum?

Have any of you experienced any postpartum hair loss yet? Baby is 8 weeks old and I haven’t lost any yet. Is it wishful thinking to hope I’ve missed out on it?

I’m a first time mom and adjusting has been significantly hard. My LO was born 3 weeks ago and I’m so happy she’s here, but I’m exhausted and overwhelmed. We have also just moved into a new place and my partner has started a new job. I didn’t think I would feel so alone and sad some days. And the constant feeling ...

How soon after baby dropped did everyone give birth? I'm currently 35 weeks and intense hip pressure and dull back pains. I definitely don't like how my tummy looks but I don't think she can drop Amy lower. I also did have weight loss surgery 2 years ago so I do have extra skin I'm embarrassed.

I feel shit for telling her stop or no or even showing my angry face. She starts crying saying ‘happy, happy!’ Meaning like mom don’t be angry please. It breaks my heart but I’m also not handling it well and it’s so hard to be kind all the time. I grew up with a violent dad and I’ve seen violence all my life. My tem...

Hi ladies, I’m 4 months postpartum single mum and I’m yet to have a day/ evening out with friends on my own! I am a breastfeeding mumma and I just need some time to let my hair down and feel like me again! I’m so scared to leave her as I feel guilty but I’ve literally spent everday with her since having her! When ...

My go to hair style is just a slick back pony since I’m always going on walks with 4m baby but last week I realized I’m starting to lose hair and it is SO noticeable to me 😭 it’s like I’m balding and my hair has never been SO THIN. Please tell me this grows back! I don’t remember how it was with my first pregnancy…

I’m typically a relatively emotional person I cry at normal things or from being overwhelmed or overstimulated - idk, normal things. However I’m 32 weeks and i CANNOT cry. I feel like a good cry would make me feel better some days - just being uncomfortable and what not - but i literally just cannot get a single ...

I am 11 week pregnant and is been really hard so far I been sick 24/7 some day are better that other and I try to go out and do activity when I feel good . But I am starting to feel depressed. (Back story ) I was diagnosed with depression at the age of 8 years old. I know how to manage but feel different in pregna...

Please no nasty comments. I already feel shitty about this. I'm a mom of 2. My 1st beautiful baby is now 4 years old. As a baby she was very difficult to please, cried a lot, was extremely hard work which was borderline depressing. I felt I didn't have much of a bond. Now at 4, I still struggle slightly to find that...

I have sensory issues with smells. Prime issues being strong perfumes and cigarette smoke. A relative came to visit today and had a huge amount of perfume on (like my living smelt like I had walked in to lush). I have been querying how I address being like if you smoke or wear strong perfumes you won't be holding ...

My daughter has bipolar and an eating disorder! I’m so exhausted mentally! Any other mommas know the feeling?!?! Any tips! Any suggestions!!!!

Split up with my partner of 16 years and I miss him so bad 😭 We have children and I just really struggle being a single mum 😭 When he has them, I’m lost! They were my life as I was a stay at home mum! It’s his birthday soon and I’m really grieving him! Gutted we won’t be together for his birthday 😭 Feel so…