Community Posts, Tips & Support on Postpartum Care

I had my first 6 years ago, and honestly, it was the hardest thing I did. I got post partum depression bad. And mainly because I didn't speak up to say I wasn't ready because I was so in love with him I put him first over my own needs. I learned my lesson now to priorize myself while going through therapy. I love my...

So we recently transitioned our lo to a sleep sack ...so her hands are free.. it goes so so... sometimes good other days not so good but today I feel like the worst mom.... she woke up after 30 mins and I usually wait 10-15 mins to see if she'll re settle and fall back asleep... she's been sucking on her hands a lot...

My due date is on oct 25 so I’m 5 days out and I woke up in a horrible mood I can’t shake it. It’s SO BAD. Everything everyone does bothers me I know it’s because I’m gonna go into labor soon because I had the exact same thing with my first son and 3 days later I had him lol but it’s still the worst. Nothing I do he...

As soon as one of my kids start kicking off/whinging/crying it’s not long before I also kick off.. I think I have ADHD/Autism potentially and am awaiting assessment but in the meantime I really want to become a calmer person. I just feel like I’m made of stress and anger and there’s no way I can stop it. It’s effect...

Hey all I’m 5 weeks po and still have vaginal stitches does anyone know how long It takes for them to go? Just didn’t think I should still have them by now..thanks x

Currently sitting in my car just so I can get away and have a moment to myself. I had a breakdown because I’m tired of acting like I’m okay. My relationship is struggling, I got fired 4 days after giving birth, I get rejection emails everyday, I’m tired all the time, my body hurts. I have no one to talk to so keepin...

My husband talks non stop about his coworker. Like if she was his best friend. Theyre always together. But thats kind of his job. They work together on projects for the company and its only 4 of them in the dept. The other two either dont live in this state or hes kind of the boss so he doesnt deal as much 1 on 1 wi...

I feel so heartbroken, my daughter (8) is being referred for ADHD bur I am more or less 100% sure she is. She struggles at bedtime to the point she hits, kicks screams the house down for 2 hours. I got a call from ss after an annoyomous referral saying that my partner is emotionally abusive and it always shouting ...

I don’t even know what to say. He explained that He didn’t want to be with me and I was the problem. I feel so broken, I feel so hurt for our son also. It’s something I never thought would happen to us. How do I get through this with a toddler

I need help PP anxiety.. it impacts self care stuff, my intimacy with my husband, and leaving the house. I’m a FTM, 1.5 weeks PP. I can’t seem to find time to make myself as presentable as my baby. I’m the type of person who loves having their hair, nails, lashes done. Since having the baby I have too much anxiety...

I am at my wits end. We are in our 4th week of fussiness. She’s so grumpy/whinging all the time! Nothing makes her happy. She’s constantly tired, fights naps, gets bored very quick, fussy with her bottles. I honestly don’t know what to do with her anymore. She cries hysterically all the time. I just sit and cry with...

Hi :) I’m almost 30 weeks pregnant and I am just looking for support and possibly new friends I can meet that have been through similar things I’m in a very emotionally / mentally abusive co parenting relationship with my son’s father . He’s an absent parent and hardly sees his soon enough if at all He’s be...

I have BPD and I’m trying to work on it but it’s really difficult to when my boyfriend just for the life of him can’t understand mental problems. He’s read about it, he’s done a bunch of research on it but when I tell him something triggers it he just tells me “triggers don’t exist” and then we fight about it 😕

I am 2 weeks post partum and I have been given fragmin injection for 6 weeks. Still have 4 weeks to go. However, I am struggling with this as I hate needles, and the injection really hurts. Any tips/advice on how to reduce the pain or manage it. Thanks

Hi I’m 39 weeks and 3 days so Bubs could come anyday now! I know every pregnancy is different but I wanted to know everyone’s experience that’s given birth like how was it? As I’m terrified of the pain and the unknown I’m not good with pain id say and first time giving birth it’s terrifying me. Hoping for some reass...

Hey mamas 🫶👋 Isit normal to still babyblues 7 weeks postpartum? It’s not constant but I will have mini outbreaks of crying and feeling really upset. Does any other mama’s feel the same xx

Anyone else formula feeding and having hair loss? I assumed this was only for breastfeeding women?

Hello I feel my husband is careless and letting me deal with postpartum alone. Uts a lonely place as it is having the first baby etc and now I feel even more alone !!! I feel there is no way out of this spiral and am scared Never felt like am losing My mind at times like now I don't know how to deal with him... d...

Is it possible to experience postpartum before baby even gets here ?

I have a 2.5yo and all she wants to do is play but my energy levels are sooo low. All I can do is sleep now it feels like I’m neglecting her. I interact with her as much as possible but I’m this first trimester is awful. So ready to get my energy levels back up in the second trimester.