Community Posts, Tips & Support on Postpartum Care

How many of you have resumed sex since baby was born. Nearly 6 months pp and we still haven’t. I have no sec drive what so ever and really don’t feel ready still.

My beautiful little girl is 8 months today! I’m so proud of her and myself for all of the growth we’re both going through.. but I still can’t help but feel like I’m not doing enough😔 I live with my partner, and he’s a tremendous help with our baby. I just am in my head quite a bit. We’re going to therapy currently…

Is anyone suffering with post partum hair loss?! I'm concerned I will have no hair left soon it's coming out loads and really thin! Any suggestions?

Has anyone’s LO seemed to do a complete personality change recently? My once happy little girl is now SO grumpy, whiney on the way too and from nursery. Hitting herself in the head. She’s just completely different! She’s just fought off two bouts of illness and not the same. Miss my happy girl!

I had my baby 7 months ago. Vaginal birth, no tearing or stitches. Sex still hurts and is honestly not super enjoyable. When will it get better?

10weeks pregnant. For weeks now I've expressed i do not feel okay. I feel empty and alone. I want to think it's just the hormones and that this will go away. I been crying every day for the past two weeks and it kills me every time my son sees me like this. Im in bed rest because i have a high risk pregnancy. I ca...

i have struggled with my mental health issues since very early teens related to childhood trauma. i have a personality disorder and take medication. now have an amazing partner and we’re expecting our first baby 🥰 midwife and care team are great. just looking for some stories of anyone who has experienced…

Our baby is 6 months old now. My husband left his job month ago and is still in search of work. Since he’s been home he doesn’t do anything unless I point it out with my fingers. I’m mentally drained. When he’s with the baby he’s always on his phone. He will only put his phone away when I come into the room. He...

I’m feeling really down and alone at 22 weeks pregnant with my rainbow baby girl. I’ve had a cold the last few days and my Gran passed away almost two weeks ago. Just looking for some kind words I guess 💕

Has anyone had any experience with taking Wellbutrin and lexapro while breastfeeding ? I have been on lexapro before/during pregnancy and now and my baby is 10 weeks old and my PPD /PPA jd just getting worse. Maternal psych wants to add Wellbutrin. I’m just worried about not knowing any long term side affects for t...

I've been waking up every night completely soaking with sweat. I'm not sure if this is due to post partum or post c section. I'm not breast feeding since day 5 and I'm day 12 now. Has anyone else had this? I could really do with not having to wash my hair every day in the shower with a newborn and toddler 😂

postpartum recovery time ? how long did you bleed for ? what type of brith did you have ? any longer symptoms ?

imma FTM at 39 weeks and i’ve been having the worst prenatal depression lately. i think about ending my life almost all the time after i give birth and i have no one to talk to about it bc my bf gets mad and i don’t really have any friends/support system right now. i feel like a horrible mom for feeling this way and...

How would you feel if your husband of 5 years tells you he hasn’t been sexually attracted to you since you put on extra lbs ….

Hi everyone, so my son is 9 months old (10 months on the 9th) and I have his health review on the 11th April. How do these go? I get bad anxiety when it comes to the thought of health visitors as all I can think is there gonna judge me, I’m not sure why I feel this way I just can’t help it! My boy is so lazy lol, h...

OK so idk if it’s the relationship between me and my child’s father, stress, and just life during the moment but sometimes I get very sad and feel like being pregnant wasn’t the best choice. Yes I know I’m going to love my child and be an amazing mother but how do I get rid of the thoughts of not wanting a kid at ti...

Really struggling these last few days and ever since last night into today I keeeeep crying. I’m feeling anger, sadness, and guilt for almost wishing I wasn’t pregnant. I’m extremely grateful but having a husband who’s not being as supportive during these crucial weeks even though I’ve expressed what I need to feel ...

Hey everyone! So I’m a first time mom and i struggle with anxiety, panic attack disorder, PTSD and Bipolar and with that being said how do you often navigate the emotional roller coasters, mental breakdowns and stress? Because I need some tips on self care while also trying to care for a child how can I do for me an...

Sorry for the personal question but I’m wondering how you knew when it was ok to have sex again after tearing during birth? I had a second degree tear with stitches, I’m currently 16 days pp and the thought of it any time soon terrifies me! I’m still in a lot of pain so won’t be any time soon for me, but I just wond...

Miss the closeness but I feel on edge and just agitated all the time and it’s ruining this for me in terms of intimacy to the point where afterwards I just feel numb, uninterested, disconnected/disassociate even and sometimes even sad Pls tell me I’m not alone