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Advice? Relate? Relationship question…

Not sure how to word it…but this is a thing and it’s really bothering me right now in my marriage and I don’t think it’s unique to my husband! Have had a partner who you’ve grown very comfortable with, been together for years, been through all the life things and they get to a point sometimes where the typical soc...

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First time SAHM

Hello mamas! So im a FTM to a 5 week old and my fiance is currently on paternity leave, he has about 6 weeks left and im gonna be a SAHM. However the closer the days get the more anxious I get im currently going thru PPD and PPA and im on meds for it so the constant thoughts cause me to overthink a lot and panic at ...

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Anyone dealing with this?

I have a 9mo and I am really struggling with anxiety about her getting ill. I’ve done cbt and nothing is helping. We’ve done nothing on maternity leave because i’m too scared to take her anywhere! I am desperate to live a normal life but everytime i try anything, i feel like i’m putting her at risk. I honestly don’t...

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I was planning on leaving him but…

I was planning on leaving him and moving out April 1st. We’ve been coparent it’s just been toxic emotional abuse and just losing myself. I was just waiting for the perfect time to let him know. Before I could tell him he got in a car accident due to being under the influence and is now injured and it will be 6 month...

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PP Depression. I have all the symptoms. Will it go away on its own?

I have a history of anxiety and depression so I’m more than aware of what to look out for but PP depression feels different to how I’ve felt with my regular depression. Not sure whether to wait it out or go to the doctors.. I have medication at the ready if I feel I need to go back to anti depressants but I would re...

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Lost

I’m just so lost mentally. I don’t even know how to help myself anymore. The hole just seems way too deep…

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Relationship with partner

Anyone else was super close with their husband, you were each other’s everything and after a baby all that is ruined? I am in indescribable misery and emotional pain simply because i feel like i have lost my husband. He’s all I have in this entire world and he’s my only source of strength. But things have complete...

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If you’ve had 2 vaginal deliveries and did not need stitches with your first:

I had a first degree tear upwards (to my clit) with my 1st but didn’t need stitches. I’m terrified of tearing with baby #2 on the way because the pain is truly horrific.

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Hair loss 😩

Alright. It’s been 6 months now . I’ve waited it out like everyone said to but I still feel bald headed. Does the hair loss ever stop? Omg I’m ready to shave all of it off

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Back issues

Hi all , has anyone experienced problems with their back after your child is so many weeks old. I had a section 6 weeks ago and I am taking pain killers for my back and not my section. Is this because my core is shot to pieces ? Thanks

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Intrusive thoughts Do you have them regularly or just randomly?

I have them regularly, they don’t effect me that much, they just let me be more focused and alert 🚨😂 Example: I leave my baby in the safe playpen, so I can do something around the house, then this intrusive thought come in and I’m scare she will chock on something inside ( even if there is nothing to be choked…

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Almost 6 months pp, when will my hair stop falling out?

Is anyone else's hair still falling out at 6 months pp? Any idea what I can do to help? When is it likely to stop? I know it's hormonal. I have really fine hair and losing it in clumps is making me upset.

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Hair loss

Hi Ladies, I hope all of you are doing well. I am 12 weeks pp and I can see that my hair begins to shed. I used to bleach my hair so my ends are quite dry. How did you deal with the pp hair loss, what shampoo/conditioner would you recommend for this type of hair?

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Do you believe that PPD can last over a year?

My husband mentioned my postpartum depression to a woman and she said that postpartum depression doesn't last that long it only lasts a few weeks. He told her that it could last years and she said no it doesn't.

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Post partum hair loss / balding - depressing!!!

Does breastfeeding make it worse because it's not even growing back yet

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Mother in Law

I live with my husband, my mother in law and step father in law… Currently 33 weeks pregnant and the hormones are strong. Please can some advise how you deal with MIL rubbing/touching bump all the time and just questioning how you are every 20 minutes. I understand she’s excited as her first grandchild but I actua...

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I need advice

So my little girl is 2 in September and when she was first born I didn’t bond with her at all and I know that’s normal i eventually did bond with her when she was around 3 months old but every since she got her 1 year jabs she has totally changed just constantly crying and screaming and I’ve tired everything playing...

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Have you experienced postpartum hair loss?

I am 17 weeks pp and haven’t noticed any out of the norm hair loss. I’ve heard it gets bad after 3 months pp. Does it happen to everyone?

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Broken Ankle at 36 weeks

Welp- I broke my ankle at 36 weeks with an induction planned for 37 weeks. Baby girl is doing great/no impact from the accident, but has anyone else dealt with labor and delivery with an injury? My OB team feels confident going forward with delivery. was already geared up for/worried about postpartum recovery, and t...

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Baby Fever

I'm having baby fever sooo bad even worse, since we have been talking about trying again. We are trying to settle in our new house first but I want another baby now! I see all these babies and making it so much worst. I'm lucky I my daughter she makes it better but I want to bring a sibling for her to play with. I k...

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