Community Posts, Tips & Support on Postpartum Care

My friend and I got pregnant and had our kids at the same time so we both have a 3 yo. We're very close and our kids are very close and we parent pretty similar, but not 100% the same. Over a year ago my friend's daughter started going through a hard time because her parents separated. She started hitting and behavi...

My baby it’s about to turn eight months in a couple of days but it’s been one week where if I even take two steps away from her she starts crying so much like especially today. It was too much. I was not even couple steps away from the shower as I was about to take a shower, she started crying so loud started shakin...

An old work friend messaged me about 6 months ago saying they wanted to meet up. I was at work, knew it would be impossible and difficult to meet up cos of time, money, distance and then got distracted with work. Before I knew it a week had gone by and I still didn't know how to reply. I felt bad and guilty and then...

My baby was born with really thick dark hair and hadn’t lost any of it. It’s now falling out in clumps and she has bald spots all over her head! I know babies can loose hair but being nearly 5 months she feels quite old for this to be happening suddenly. She also has had a rash all over her face this week which I’ve...

So yesterday was rough. I think baby has reflux and he would cry nonstop unless I was carrying him. I felt guilty for feeling defeated/somewhat frustrated. I couldn’t even pump due to him wanting to be held so I had to supplement with primarily formula (which I do daily since he won’t latch and I don’t produce enoug...

Anybody half way through there first pregnancy & struggling with mental health. I’m sure I’m not the only one but I over think that I won’t be good enough for my unborn baby girl and give her everything she needs and more. I just want to be the best mum I can be but how can I when my depression makes me think if I c...

Honestly since I had a miscarriage I have felt every emotion possible but the one I feel most that makes me feel so alone is anger! You see all the posts about sadness and moving on and hope etc etc. and yes I have felt them all but I’m just so angry. I’m angry at my body. I feel it failed me. I’m angry at the ...

how would i go about bringing this up to someone? i think im developing ppa. im 8 wks postpartum and the last time i felt this anxious was during the baby blues. im having the night time scaries again and i feel anxious about everything. i cant sleep either.

I've never had depression but I have developed it in my pregnancy. I've tried all the usual things, fitness, healthy eating, yoga, meditation but it doesn't help, I'm considering asking the Dr for antidepressants as I'm concerned about the stress on the baby. Has anyone had experience of taking antidepressants thro...

Hey mamas I’m two days post labor and my little man is finally here. I’m asking for any advice you can give as I’m a first time mom. I’d love to learn little tips and tricks that people actually use (those baby books don’t really help) he did have a surgical circumcision if anyone knows anything about those too!!! T...

My bf called me a stupid B this morning because the baby was crying uncontrollably. She’s a month old. She seemed like she was uncomfortable (with gas) and I was trying to help her move it with leg stretches and other techniques. I’m a third time mom. This is his first child. He heard her crying when he came out of ...

I forgot how painful these poops are in the first week. Not down there but more specifically cramping while trying to poop. Basically more contractions 🙄

Anyone just look at their newborn and just wish they could freeze time. My sweet baby is going on 3 weeks and as much as I was annoyed with the lack of sleep and my journey with breastfeeding I don’t want her to keep getting older. Like slow down the days 😭. I haven’t been sad in a few days and now my anxiety is…

Is there anyone who has had a negative experience with ingesting their placenta, there is just so little research for either side so just trying to get an idea of pros and cons if anyone has anything to share I would greatly appreciate the info, thanks so much! 😊

My sister and I live together just for a few months. I’ll be moving soon but I’m left with damage.. when I first moved my baby was 11months , my niece just turned 2. My niece is a child from hell . I’m not even over exaggerating. She throws EXTREME body tantrums. She’s mean to my daughter hits her constantly, cusses...

Since I gave birth, husband has changed a lot. I almost feel like he's not happy. My baby is 2 months today and we ain't spoken for 5 weeks . Am being stubborn because he wronged me and he does not want to apologise . Its sad and I am fed up. There's no speaking to him. Plus he wants that when I shouldn't have to s...

Anyone else experiencing postpartum irritability/anger? I know there’s such a thing as postpartum rage but I don’t think it’s to that level and it’s not towards my baby, it’s more just like a constant irritability most likely stemming from lack of sleep and lack of control. And then I do feel guilty/shame for being ...

Kind of a venting session but also looking for some advice .. so my child’s father and I have been separated and trying to coparent since my son was 2 months old and he’s now 4.5. It hasn’t been an easy road by far but I used to think it was worth it, because my son had a father in his life. My child’s father ha...

Hi ladies!! Does anyone have any tips on how to manage postpartum hair loss. My hair is currently coming out in chunks 🤦🏻‍♀️ I have on and off alopecia anyway prior to pregnancy so that doesn't help, but this hair loss is all around the front of my hair line which is new for me. Thank you in advance for any help ❤️

When did PP hair loss stop for y’all? May be bald here soon 🤣