Community Posts, Tips & Support on Health & Wellbeing

I’m a bit confused on what our rights are for paid time off to attend antenatal appointments. For instance - if my appointment is scheduled during a work day, does my employer need to support me attending and how is it paid? I’d like to avoid using my holiday allowance as I’d like to save that to add to maternity l...

Hey , does anyone know any platforms or websites which provide work from home… please i m very much need of it

Can someone share the whatsapp group link? I got a new phone

I’m a single mum, my whole family lives in a different country and I don’t have many friends (the few I have will spend Christmas with their extended families). It’s just going to be me and my 2yo this year for the holidays, and although I know they’re not going to miss out on anything as they don’t really understan...

I live in Orlando but I can do long distance Friendships Anyone wanna exchange numbers

Hi all, This is a long one but after some advice regarding maternity employment rights/laws. The company I work for was sold to another company when I was around 32 weeks pregnant (at this time I was using holiday entitlement on the official take over day). I had already put in the forms for maternity leave at 20...

Sometimes I wish I had friends I could talk to!!!!!

Hey everyone, just wondering if there is any other mamas in the area who are expecting? Would love to chat to someone in the same boat as me, I don’t see anyone local on here on the profiles 😣

Does anyone else have a partner that feels it’s gross touching your pregnant tummy? My partner has had a hard time coming round to my pregnancy but now at 17 weeks he is still not keen. Advice?

I'm a first time mom, due with a baby girl in February 24th, I'm 21 and I wanna make some mom friends around my age

Thinking of getting a toniebox for either birthday or Xmas present. Has anybody got one and are they actually good?

Ok, so I just got divorced. The legal fees including the lawyer racked up so much my electric got turned off as a result of me trying to keep up with legal payments and the other bills. I do work and I do live within my means. I've even cut back on several things just to save money in areas. I canceled my phone serv...

So I had my baby a week ago today, completely in the newborn bubble and making the most of time with our daughter and newborn baby. Three of my friends have messaged me today, asking if we are free on certain days next week as they want to come meet my son. All of these friends have children so know how important th...

So I have a 18 month old and I think I might be pregnant… I have been working at my current job for a few years but want to leave, I’m currently on uc as a single mum and I’m renting out my own place. What is going to happen to my uc and maternity payments now, I know I won’t be able to work enough to earn the mater...

Those applying for maternity allowance (I’m self-employed) how long did it take you to hear back once you submitted your application? I’ve applied for mine to start early due to hyperemesis & not being able to actively run my business! Thank you

Does anyone know of any afternoon playgroups?? I can only ever find morning ones! Preferably on Tuesday/thursday/friday. (My little one is nearly 2 for preference)

I’m currently 5 months pregnant and after I really rocky pregnancy because of my partner I’ve decided to separate from him. I’ve received no support and quite honestly he’s made my pregnancy hell. He wanted me to abort the baby although this was planned and we were TTT. Fast forward to now, I need to move into a b...

Anyone on the injection for contraception? What are your thoughts. (UK)

Any new moms looking for a bestie in the Edmonton area? 30 years old, recently got married and expecting our first baby in December. My husband is my best friend and I’m craving some girl time lol.

What's on your kids lists? I know it still early 😂 My daughter loves EVERYTHING and we're going to be cross country so have to keep it small and I'm drawing blanks 😭