Community Posts, Tips & Support on Postpartum Care

So I’ve been in the hospital the last 24hrs with mastitis as it’s really bad they have no clue when they are sending me home.. I haven’t seen my baby in 24hrs and I can’t stop crying.. I feel like such a bad mom for having to be away from my baby..

my baby girl is doing her first overnight tonight at a family members . and they have just sent me a video of her belly laughing which melted my heart. but she’s not done this for me , just feeling sorry for myself like iv been doing something wrong … maybe she’s just sick of the sight of my face lol

I am 4 weeks pp after having my little boy. Birth was quite traumatizing and I remember thinking I am never doing this again in between contractions. Now I am in the trenches with my newborn who some days won’t stop crying. I want a big family but right now I can’t imagine doing this again WHILE also having other ...

Okay… on a real… how long did you wait before having sex again with your partner? I know they recommend 6 weeks but it’s only been 2 and I can’t cope 🫣🫣

October is a particularly heavy month for me, as I’m mourning the loss of two loved ones who were very close to me. One passed away this past weekend, and the other one 10 years ago at the end of the month (still feels like yesterday). I am placing my trust in God during this grieving process and seeking profession...

Anybody using anything to help with the hair loss? Mine is so bad atm I don’t know how I’m not bald 😂

Anyone else recently started feeling antenatal/prenatal depression? If so, how is it presenting? (Sadness, irritable, etc) And what are you doing to address it? (Diet, exercise, time with friends?)

My baby turned one a week ago… and I seem to be loosing so much hair… strands and strands.. is this normal? Anyone else experiencing it??

Ever since having my now 2yr old I've had no sex drive. It never came back and I feel bad for hubby, I wanna try to fix it. Maybe getting off my bc will help?

My husband found us one and we both have issues. I don’t mind him but he’s constantly saying I’m purposely having panic attacks in order to control my husband, who also will literally lie and try and cheat on me but the therapist will just hear him say “ok I’ll stop that” and be like good job even tho he continues t...

I'm 5 months pp and I'm still struggling coming to terms with my birth experience. I had a C-section after 18 hours in labour. My labour was going fairly well until about 3-4 hours after my epidural. I had intense pain in my butt and lower back and my cervix started swelling shut. My surgery went smoothly overall b...

Those of you who had natural birth, it takes 2 weeks to not drive or lift up anything heavy correct ? Then 6 weeks for healing ? And how many weeks about would it take for bleeding to stop ? Also when can you wipe ? Because for now it’s just tap which is patting to dry!!

Hey folks, looking for a bit of advice on what to do. My Nana sadly passed away on Sunday and her funeral is in a few weeks, I have no idea if I should bring my daughter (she’ll be 6 months) or get a friend to look after her. On one hand, I think she’ll bring a lot of happiness. She got to meet my Nana lots of tim...

When did everyone first have sex after birth? I had a 2nd degree tear - I haven’t had it yet as I’m scared it might hurt 🥴

I don’t know if I’m alone? I say A he understands B. And then makes me look like I am dumb by making faces. I don’t know if it’s me that can’t communicate properly, or him? Others can understand what I am saying. I am dyslexic so do make slight mistakes, but he knew this before we married. But I’m doubting myself....

I had a tiny tear and got some stitches during labor but it’s been hurting recently and I’m not sure why. I use the peri bottle and pads and sometimes tucks but it’s consistently bothering me. What else could I do ?

Postpartum my hair is soooo dry! It takes a long time to get the knots out after hair wash day. Any tips?

I keep feeling emotional and feel like I’m gonna cry for no reason what so ever. It keeps coming in waves. For an example today I’ve been as happy as can be had a really good morning etc. and now I’m sat down and I feel really sad and like I wanna cry and cry and cry. Idk what’s going on 😭. Makes me feel awful for…

Every day feels overwhelming and I feel so very overstimulated. Can’t go anywhere without her crying for me, can’t make a step right without her clinging on to me. Anyone else?

hi loves, i’m 4 weeks postpartum on sunday so 3 days from now, i had an episiotomy, and a second degree tear, i don’t feel that healed at all. i’m grateful that im not in as much pain/sore as i was after birth, but i’m certainly that much better either. is anyone else still not feeling too great in the vaginal reg...