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Anyone thatās had a episiotomy, itās been 4+ weeks since Iāve given birth and I still have such an ache and pain down there. When does this go away? Google says it should be healed within 3/4 weeks but I still donāt feel right down there
Hi, has anyone developed an umbilical hernia during pregnancy? Iām due to have it operated on, but do you think Iām best to wait until after we have a second baby (if we do have another Iām not sure yet) I Wonder what the chances of me getting another hernia are if I do get it operated onā¦
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Hey ladies, the stitches at one end of my episiotomy cut have loosened and the 2 sides of the cut have separated at that end. I've had the midwife examine it, and she's not concerned, just told me the 2 sides will come back together as the cut heals... but will they? What if it heals weird? Has this happened to anyo...
Almost 35 weeks. Iāve been told baby is back to back. Does anyone have this? Or did have in previous pregnancy? If previous pregnancy - did baby turn easily before/ in labour. The NCT site seems to suggest it can lead to a longer labour, more painful and higher chance of assisted delivery/ c section if they are b...
Iām feeling so exhausted and depleted. Currently 35 weeks pregnant with my second and Iām just beyond exhausted. Iām still working full time as this economy is not allowing me to take time off earlier. My son who is 21 months is super clingy to me and only wants me to do anything and everything for him ( I love th...
Iām 39 weeks running after a toddler. I donāt have the capacity or patience to be the normal bubbly/helpful person people are used too. I feel like everyone around me is expecting me to be normal and ācarry onā because itās my second pregnancy. If anything, itās harder this time around. Iām literally falling apa...
Hey guys kinda need some support my daughter was due august she was born April at 24 weeks 6 days gestation she was in nicu for 125 days she was discharged on August 26th this year and so far Iām struggling to fit in ,my baby is the same age as my friends ( corrected age) but I just donāt feel like a mum š hearingā¦
I have a 14 mo old and a 6 week old. My newborn is sooo much fussier than my first ever was. If she isnāt sleeping or eating, sheās crying. I canāt 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 everyoneās first time having sex like? iām 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 couldnāt move without crying, but also mentally as i was mourning the birth i imagined. anyway, i donāt trust my mil. just down to how she treated ...
What positions are yāall having sex in? Iāve been struggling to find something comfortable yet still intimate with my husband. Also, anyone elseās 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 aloneā¦.even though you had help? My in laws donāt know about my depression and anxiety & Iām rarely alone with my baby since it increases my symptoms of PPD/PPA. Itās been a rough 5 nights for me!!! I thought my depression an...
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.š Itās similar to how irritable I get when Iām close to/on my period, but nowā¦
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 havenāt lost any yet. Is it wishful thinking to hope Iāve missed out on it?
Iām a first time mom and adjusting has been significantly hard. My LO was born 3 weeks ago and Iām so happy sheās here, but Iām exhausted and overwhelmed. We have also just moved into a new place and my partner has started a new job. I didnāt 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 āhappy, happy!ā Meaning like mom donāt be angry please. It breaks my heart but Iām also not handling it well and itās so hard to be kind all the time. I grew up with a violent dad and Iāve seen violence all my life. My tem...
Hi ladies, Iām 4 months postpartum single mum and Iām 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! Iām so scared to leave her as I feel guilty but Iāve literally spent everday with her since having her! When ...