Community Posts, Tips & Support on Postpartum Care

Currently 22weeks pregnant with my 5th baby and so emotional I recently experienced being in a car accident which has made my emotions worse just feeling silly and like I should just get on with things anyone else experiencing high emotions ?

my husband has become someone i don’t identify, recognize, or in whole honesty, respect or agree with as a human. when we met, things were very different, but after almost 3 years, two babies, major life stressors, cheating (his side) and chronic lying, i don’t believe there is any point of return. i have been abu...

So this morning my toddler decided to jump on my belly well I was laying down. Absolutely not his fault, He is just playing and i wasnt paying full attention. But my word did it hurt! It brought tears to my eyes but not sure if it's because it was that painful or if I'm worried about the baby. He jumped and it wa...

I remember losing my hair at about this stage with my first and it’s been falling out for about a month and half now this time but it’s still really bad. My hair is now so thin. Anyone else’s still falling out and has anyone found anything that helps.

Anyone else feeling a bit rubbish and down? I definitely have post partum anxiety, I feel OK when I'm with people but when I have days just me and baby, I want to just stay in and worry that's not productive. I feel quite claustrophobic, maybe because it feels like so much to do and prep to go out and I feel so sel...

Anyone else losing mass amounts of hair? This is just during one shower! Should I see a doctor?

So I was put on antidepressants 2 weeks ago because I'm really struggling with the death of my son, before trying antidepressants I tried healthy eating, going outdoors everyday, spending time with loved ones, exercising everyday, journalling and therapy. The antidepressanta are my last hope but now I can't orgasm, ...

I feel so messed up sometimes. I’m struggling to feel like a proper good person. Whatever bs childhood trauma may be , it is what it is, but I’m crying and begging God to help me be a better more sane and level-headed person for my little and myself. I don’t want to be my parents worst traits and children deserve...

My family has me stressing out on what to do after my baby is born and it seems like no matter what I say my family acts like I'm not able to make the decision on what I want to do after she is born.

Hey y’all! Has anyone underwent an amniocentesis that can give me feedback? Like, was it painful? My doctor said she uses local anesthesia and it’s painful the first 20 seconds of the needle. But I just want the feedback of someone who has gone through the procedure. Thanks!!!

I’m 1 year postpartum, still struggling with postpartum anxiety, depression, and OCD. My daughter is sick so I’ve only been getting like 2 hours of sleep a night (and some naps during the day when my husband can watch her). Anyways hubby took her out with him and his friends so I can get some sleep. I feel so anxi...

Please tell me not to have sex 4wpp… I want to, but it’s bad…right? Vaginal birth, once I started pushing she popped out in 5 minutes and the B literally said “you’re showroom ready” no tears or anything. Still brown blood occasionally in my pads…

I'm struggling, feel like I'm drowning in a dark cloud. My house is a state, it needs a good clean and declutter. My kids are non the wiser obviously but I feel nothing but guilt, I should be doing better. They deserve the best, I feel like I'm failing because I know, I imagine how better things could be if I had my...

For mums who had a 3rd or 4th degree tear. Did you tear again after your first delivery? I would really like to have a vaginal birth again but really worry about having another third degree tear as I had a terrible recovery.

Has anybody else been diagnosed with PND and/or PTSD from giving birth? This mama is struggling :( Edited to add: I spoke with the health visitor and she has put arrangements in place for the perinatal mental health team to be out today. Just feeling a bit flat. Told my husband and he said “you’re just being dramat...

My rainbow baby is HERE! She’s perfect!! I had to get an emergency c-section and I’m having a very hard time with my recovery. It’s only day two and I really can’t see a light at the end of this tunnel! I’m tired and everything hurts and I feel like my baby isn’t getting what she needs! I’m doing my best but it does...

I’m in tears. I’m so scared. Any one gone through this and it been successful? I’m so attached to baby girl already, I don’t want to lose her!

Help I’m 8months postpartum and my hair is falling out in clumps, it’s become so thin and I’m worried I’ll be bald by Christmas!! Any advice or products/ vitamins?

I want to start by saying I absolutely 💯 love my LG but I seriously think there is something wrong with her and her behaviour. At first I thought it was a bit of the green eyed monster as she now had a sibling but I ruled that out her behaviour is just unreal she kicks, hits, slaps, scream, shout, refuses to listen…

Can anyone recommend anything for the hair loss! I know it’s common but i think I’m actually going to go bald at this rate