Community Posts, Tips & Support on Postpartum Care

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Anyone elseā€™s baby non stop cry if not being held?

My daughter is 7 weeks old and she non stop cries if Iā€™m not holding her during the day. At night time I meet all of her needs and then pop her in her Moses basket and then she cries for hours on end - sometimes even if Iā€™m holding her (I donā€™t let her ā€˜cry it outā€™ before anyone asks) Iā€™ve been using colic drops sin...

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Does anyone have any positive/good postpartum stories?

Iā€™m just wondering if everyone feels stressed and overwhelmed once they give birth, does anyone feel like their best self, confident etc? Cos Iā€™m looking forward to feeling confident after giving birth but donā€™t know if itā€™s unrealistic šŸ¤£

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I would like--- someone like me...

A mom comments "I give my child everything I never had as a child. And NOW!!! he is so bratty and ungrateful ughhh!!!!' What do you think is the truth behind the moms emotions: A. Mom: 'I am not doing the healing work for myself or my inner child. my inner child is witnessing my child get the things I wish I ha...

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Overstepping?

Howā€™re you all dealing with MILs/grandmas that want to do things with your baby for the first time without you? Example, taking your baby somewhere that you nor your baby has been but she still insists on taking them by herself. Okay, she doesnā€™t insist on taking my babies somewhere by herself for their first time b...

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I feel badā€¦

I feel bad that Iā€™m acting so different in my 2nd pregnancy. I do love this unborn baby, but I donā€™t feel like Iā€™m doing as much for the baby. Itā€™s like nesting doesnā€™t exist for me. Iā€™m EXHAUSTED 24/7 with house work and taking care of my toddler. How do I snap out of this?

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Disheartening app

Hi everyone, as Iā€™ve been on this app and looking at other pages and things moms have been posting, I have found my heart hurting SO much. There are so many moms out there that donā€™t know the Lord!! I am seeing things about moms putting their daughters on birth control starting at 15 because theyā€™re condoning sexual...

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First days after giving birth - hospital maternity wards

Trying to process how did ppl reached to the conclusion that having 6 mums and babies and partners next to each other, separated by a thin curtain is a good idea? I had a c-section last Monday and everything went perfect, apart from the absurd sleep derivation that we experiences after and wasnā€™t even because of our...

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Sex after birth

Did/does sex after birth for you hurt and for how long? I just want to be intimate with my husband again without being in pain.

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Illness

My little boy who only 4 months old is really poorly atm and itā€™s breaking my heart big style I feel really helpless just trying everything to help him I love my little boy so much I just want to take away his pain. Has anyone else felt this way when kids are ill ? X

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Weird Phobia!!!!

Guys! I am in literal tears and just need to vent/ explain to strangers because the people around me donā€™t understand and thinks Iā€™m overreacting. I donā€™t know if itā€™s hormones (I had the implant for 3 years now) or just a newly developed phobia but for a couple of months now Iā€™m so so grossed out by stuff. I had t...

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We listen and we donā€™t judge: Postpartum edition.

Iā€™ve read that postpartum can last for almost 7 years after having a child and it resets after each child you have. Idk if they still call it PPD at that point or just depression but I feel like I am drowning most days and still struggling to find myself again. Kids feel like they are ruining my relationship. Iā€™m a ...

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Canā€™t move on šŸ’”

Its going to be two years this Dec since me and BD split up. He has moved on, with couple if not a few women and still on the prowl online/social media for more. But for me, its still the same. Itā€™s still him I think about before I sleep and when I wake up. I still wait like a fool if he will message me or reply to ...

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Pain, bleeding and swelling after birth?

Looking for support and experience. Had a very traumatic vaginal birth - ended with a 4cm episiotomy, a 2nd degree tear and forceps. I contracted an infection in my stitches a few days after birth, then another infection in my uterus 5 weeks later. Iā€™m now 8+ weeks pp and struggling a lot. Iā€™m only just starting t...

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Postpartum

How soon after delivery can you call pregnant ? My appointment isnā€™t until the 12th and I had unprotected sex earlier but I stopped midway

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Is this postpartum anxiety or am I just going crazy lol

Since Iā€™ve had my baby (Iā€™m 5 months pp) Iā€™ve been constantly worrying that me or him is going to get hurt. The past month itā€™s gotten worse Iā€™m constantly nervous and on edge that someoneā€™s going to do horrible things to me in order for them to leave him alone or murder is both or if weā€™re in a car or bus Iā€™m const...

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Has anyone had a lap Coli (gallbladder removed)

Iā€™m getting my gallbladder removed on Tuesday! Finally after being miserable for months. Iā€™m a little worried about pain/discomfort the few days after and taking care of my 8 week old. Should I have people on call or at home with me to help? Or will I be okay on my own?

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Postpartum Hair Loss Recs

hi, 5 month postpartum mama here! I had healthy/strong hair, skin, and nails throughout my pregnancy and immediately post-birth, but have recently noticed my hair falling out and splitting at the ends more. Any recommendations?

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Returning to work..

I return to work on January 2nd and Iā€™m beginning to get anxious.. Iā€™ve been trying to allow my family to take baby so it can help with my separation anxiety but it hasnā€™t helped at all.. Iā€™m lucky that I work at the daycare baby will attend and Iā€™m an admin so I will get to watch his classroom on camera or visit hi...

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Struggling first time mum

Anyone else feel the same? My baby is nearly 6 weeks and I feel like Iā€™ve been in autopilot the whole time and now Iā€™m feeling the sadness, I was getting myself up and dressed ready for the day but idk if itā€™s the weather but Iā€™m really finding it hard to feel happy I love my little boy so so much but Iā€™ve lose mys...

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Anger, Depression, Mood Swings

I'm 26 weeks pregnant. Is anyone else struggling with this? I'm lost. I feel so much anger and tension that I'm crying. I'm sick of it. I'm sick of ME. I'm so hateful and having insane outbursts.

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