Community Posts, Tips & Support on Postpartum Care

circumcision, the debate shifts. People who oppose infant circumcision argue that it’s a non-consensual body modification done to someone too young to decide for themselves—so for them, it’s more about bodily autonomy than gender authority. From that lens, the mother’s opposition isn’t about “having a penis” or not—...

My 3 month old and I were sitting on the couch this evening and my female calico jumped up, scratched me on the arm and got my baby too. My baby didn’t even flinch so I know it didn’t hurt him but it’s been on my mind and I’m so mad at her. It was an accident and he didn’t cry or bleed but I don’t even want her anym...

Partner and I have just had sex for the first time since having our baby in August last year, so a week short of 8 months ago...!! It was sooo uncomfortable, even with lube!! Please tell me it gets better and if so, how!?! I didn't enjoy it at all! Also to add, had an emergency c section after a failed vaginal birth...

Mannn who knew parenting would be sooo hard. My girl is almost 8 months old, is EBF although I wanted to switch to formula - she rejects the bottle still. Screams when I try to put her bed. Wakes a lottt in the night. Has separation anxiety which means I barely get anything done and spend over an hour trying to ...

My partner has expressed a lot of judgement about my mental health along with his sister. We were having a discussion that turned into a heated argument and he said that I shouldn't be feeding my baby because of the cortisol levels, I'm causing him to be fussy and have development issues (which he's thriving) and ...

I’m sure this has probably come up before so apologies but since I had my third son (oct 23) I have had no libido at all - nothing. We’ve attempted to have sex a handful of times and it’s also been painful for me. I’ve lost confidence in myself and feel I spend my entire life satisfying everyone’s demands. My younge...

I'm 2 weeks postpartum and I'm so over Bleeding and having to wear adult nappies to bed! When does the Bleeding stop ? 😫😫😂

I’m 29+1, Just wondering if anyone else has had the same or thinks it’s normal! I’ve had constant, strong braxton hicks since yesterday with some cramping/stitch like pain round the bottom of my bump, I’ve had quite bad backache all day today too. I’ve had mild, irregular Braxton hicks since the 2nd trimester but t...

Is it just the fact my 18 m old now weighs 25 lbs? So every time I lift her I’m deadlifting 25 lbs. is it because I started introducing yoga into my life again? Is it my non bra- bras? Do I need to wear a push up bra for more support? Is it my mattress that has a sinking hole from me being a single mom who sleeps on...

Any other mamas had to have a episiotomy? Almost 5 months postpartum and it still feels tight down there during intercourse, is that normal? I also feel like it feels different somtimes and I’m more sensitive down there. Does that ever go away? I went to my postpartum check up and the doctor told me she couldn’t eve...

I have a question. I'm genuinely curious. No ulterior motives whatsoever. I totally get and support the whole "my body, my choice" stance. On EVERY situation. From abortion, Vax, the way we dress, etc... What seems like a double standard, is the stance of "If you don't have a uterus, you don't have a say." But th...

Postpartum really is a bitch! I have neglected my self in so many ways that my old me would never have thought this day would come. Crazy part is i do not know how to start to look after my self, my appearance and my mental health, because i feel shit about my self i often overthink that my husband also thinks of m...

She'll say something insensitive, for example earlier I was saying that my son is shy around some people and will sometimes cry when he sees them (usually he will warm up after 10 minutes and is absolutely fine). She said to me "well you know why that is don't you?" Implying that it's my fault because I don't see t...

I haven't had an official diagnosis via the operation. But I've had ultrasounds and an MRI and was told I have endometrioma's and it looks consistent with endometriosis and adenomyosis. It sticks out so much I look pregnant.

Mine hasn’t returned at all, I guess it’s combination of being tired and not feeling attractive right now, also when we do have alone time after baby is asleep it’s the last thing I wanna do 😂. Curious if anyone is the opposite and when it might return.

Just need a vent, It's my little girls birthday tomorrow and this weekend just gone we had the most lovely birthday party planned with family and close friends, we'd decorated ready, special cake made and ready to collect, all the party food bought ready and we had to cancel 😭 LO just started nursery and has…

So I’m due a baby boy in August and my partner wants to get him circumcised. However I’m not sure about it, would it be worth it in the long run ect ect. Any pros and cons would be highly appreciated

I feel like maybe im being a bit sensitive but my mother in law has been driving me mad recently and idk how to deal with it. For context she isn’t very good at listening to me when I try to set a boundary. I once had to tell her “no” like 5 times in a row because she wanted to know when my labour was starting so ...

I’m so sorry for the long post!! I have a little bit of a mental block with my mother in law. For a bit of context, I feel like ever since I’ve been pregnant she has made my whole experience more about her becoming a nanny for the first time than me and my husband becoming parents. She’s made so many comments and re...

I have days where i feel like i want another one then days where i don’t. I love my girl to bits but i have really struggled with PPD, anxiety and ocd. I grew up an only child and hated it and don’t want the same for her but i’m 34 so time is not on my side to make this decision.