Community Posts, Tips & Support on Postpartum Care

Me and my husband separated aince August today he came to see ours baby and we kissed 🥹🥹🥹🥹 I hate him I love him and my feelings are just so confused . He cheated so we are not getting f back at all it was just I felt like I wanted to kiss him 🥹🥹🥹 and now all I feel like depressed since August that never…

When is it okay and safe to have sex. I had 2nd degree tear now a month postpartum is it still to early?

Just wondering how long everyone’s episiotomy took to stop hurting. I am a week postpartum and am still in agony. Any advice on how to heal quicker is definitely appreciated as it is just unbearable. Thank you x

How is everyone handling intimacy with partner? My baby is about to be 3 months and is a pretty light sleeper. What are some tips or what has worked for you when it comes to wanting to be intimate?

Anyone else already anxious about big family gatherings at Christmas. How do I say I don’t want my then 6 month old being passed around

Hello mums! My lo has a lot of forehead hair that is not falling off (i know everyone says it will fall off but trust me it isn’t). I am very concerned as they seem to be growing like the hair on her head. They are thick now. Did anyone had the same thing with their lo and did it ever go away?!! Thanks. (Picture ...

Well I know this is going to be controversial but want to hear people’s views and experiences. I’m not one who maintains my body hair very well, but I do feel so much better and “cleaner” in myself after I’ve shaved my legs, underarms and pubic hair. I’m wondering if there are certain expectations for when you give ...

So we’ve been married for over 5 years. I saw the signs when we were dating but am more willing to deal with it as I had parents this way as well. I however, thought as many do, that he will change and improve over time. There have been some things here and there that have gotten better but for the most part we live...

I’ve been a SAHM and haven’t been able to get help with mental health due to not being married yet to my sons father and my fiancé has failed to get me the info needed to apply(finally am completing the application) . I attempted to work part time 2x this year and couldn’t do it due to my mental. My MIL went on to ...

I had my baby 10 days ago, and I feel so overwhelmed.. like tearful and anxious about my new life now. I’m finding it incredibly difficult to adapt to this new way of life and being responsible for a small baby, I’m sad that I can’t just come home and sleep or make dinner, I love my baby beyond words but I’m finding...

I’m a young mom but have been best friends with my best friend since we were like 7/8 years old so over 10 years. When I got pregnant we lived about 20 min for each other and saw each other every single day. She told me how when he was born she’d be there for me and be around all the time go to the park etc. and mid...

So I went for a growth scan and came out one argument later so I walked in with my partner and from off the bat the woman kept staring at me I was just trying to brush it off then said to myself she’s looking at my hair, then my partner got up to go to the bathroom and she came waltzing over and said “your a bit to ...

I have a 2 & 4 year old and I am just about to lose it. I feel like i’m so easily irritated and lose my patience way more than i’d like to admit. How are you all dealing with mom rage and irritability?

How are other parents coping with the never ending drag of their newborn preemie being in hospital. I consider myself fortunate that my 34 weeker was born a good weight and relatively well. She's overcome a lot so far but we keep being set back by reflux that hasn't yet responded to treatment. They keep saying "give...

Anyone else suffer with bacne? I don’t suffer with it when I’m not pregnant.. just wondering if anyone has used anything to help it or do you just leave it alone?

Please tell me that the wave of anger/emotion starts to fizzle out after a while my newborn is 3 weeks… my poor partner is getting the brunt of everything

Hi mums. This is my scar 5 weeks pp it looks good but area above scar is hard and tender when I touch it . There is no pain , but it looks a bit swollen. Is that normal?

Hi everyone, I fear I have PPD and anxiety it’s been horrific my baby isn’t far off 5 months but she’s been through a lot already health wise. I made the decision to ring the GP and they’re gonna see me at 3:20. I’ve a slight feeling I’ll be prescribed medication is there any way I can stop being anxious about actua...

Hi, can anyone tell me what I’d be feeling like 3 weeks after an episiotomy with 2nd degree tear. I am still in pain and can feel tightness when I sit on the toilet still or walk. Is this normal or should i be concerned? Thank you x

Hello ladies, tomorrow I’ll be one week postpartum! Time just flies right on by. Overall my healing is going well I think. Still some pain especially when I move certain ways. I’m wondering about my incision. I can’t remember with my first and honestly I was too scared to look at it or touch it this early last tim...