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No period

Nearly 8 weeks postpartum and my period still hasn’t come back… is this normal?

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Hair regrowth

Tips on getting this to grow back. I pulled my hair back in this towel after my shower so I could get a better picture along with the baby hairs. I'm so self-conscious of it. It's on both sides, and I can't even wear my hair back because it's so noticeable. I'm not a big believer in pills that say they 'help'. I fe...

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Not baby daddy but his ex

Hi all, I wonder if anyone has any advice or been in a similar situation. Basically my current partner has an ex who is constantly worming herself into his life (trying to). She has been contacting him on and off for a good few months now but it’s getting worse with her adding all his friends and family, messaging ...

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Annoyed 😑

My MIL is so annoying but she’s slightly helpful especially with me being always sick with baby #2. But god i wish she would leave me alone

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Do you think having children has made your mental health better or worse?

Whatever your answer comment why becoming a parent made your mental health better OR worse?

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I hope I’m not alone…😔 Also TW sex chats & labor story.

I am 5 months PP & had an awful labor, I was induced, spent 36 hours in labor, had my waters broken by the midwife, a hormone drip, epidural, episiotomy, assisted forceps delivery, 3rd degree tear, lost 700ml of blood & was rushed to theatre soon after giving birth, to top it all off I spent 3 days in the NICU with ...

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my MIL tells asks my 10 month baby as a joke to tell her all the ‘horrible’ things we make him do; like put him to bed at a set time and feed healthy food etc (she’s joking but it infuriates me) and she said he can ‘ring her’ to..

Complain any time he wants about me and his dad. It annoys me because I do so much for my baby and am exhausted and don’t know if I’m being over sensitive! She always says as a joke that we are too strict with his meals. (Obv no sugar and salt!)

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Emotional wreck

I have been so emotional today, I got my confirmation of my start date back at work on the 1st of march so got all my uniforms washed and ironed and my son turns one a week today!! Feel so emotional as this time last year I was getting ready to welcome him into the world and now I am getting ready to go back to wo...

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3rd degree tear! Second labour??

Hiiii! I had a 3A degree tear with my first baby, but luckily, my recovery went really well. I know every labor is different, so I’d love to hear from others—if you had a big tear with your first, how was your experience with your second? Did things go smoother, or was it similar?

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To get my hair done or wait until I stop breastfeeding

My hair was falling out 6 months postpartum and then I got pregnant with my second. My hair grew back quickly. I have 2 under 2 now. I’m 4 months postpartum and my hair started to fall again but I really want to get a cut and color. I’m not sure if it’s worth the investment being that it’s falling out. Has anyone g...

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C-Section scar care

How are y'all taking care of your scar? I've been using a light wash on it, but haven't used a moisturizer or done a scar massage. I have really bad anxiety over my scar because it's opened a couple of times, but I know I need to do more for it. Any recommendations for products, tips, etc?

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Vent

I’m so stressed and frustrated. I feel like I’m so alone and can’t get help or get out of my head. People say they’re there for you, but nobody is when you actually need them. And everybody wants something from me it’s driving me insane!!! My husband, my cat, my son (who is the only person I care about giving time a...

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3.5 months postpartum hair loss

Is anyone else losing so much hair? Like I mean like 20 stanks clumps? How long did does this last? I was reading could be 6 months?! My first pregnancy, I didn't have hair loss but this one I do. I hate that my hair is falling out and my hair texture has changed. My curls are so stretched out my hair is almost s...

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Baby Group Anxiety

Hi ladies, anyone else experiencing major anxiety and mum guilt about baby groups/classes? My baby is 4 months old and I haven’t taken him to any baby groups. I don’t have a car so any travelling requires figuring out buses/trains (I don’t live in a city) but then public transport takes so long I’m worried about wak...

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Struggling

Please tell me I’m not the only one struggling 😭 my baby was so sweet and happy and now all she does is cry. She’s always been a great sleeper but she spends half the night screaming at the moment. Never happy! What am I doing wrong 😭 I’m back at work part time and I need some time to get things done but I can’t…

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Depressed husband, what can I do?

My husband has health anxiety. He believes he has pains- cardiac issues. Some investigations have been done and showed normal, others are pending. He gets extremely upset when family tell him it’s health anxiety and is trying to avoid them. I am completely lost. I have two young children. Over the last 6 months ...

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Gallbladder removal - issues after

Has anyone had their gallbladder removed and got issues after? I had mine removed November, December was in so much pain got admitted for 2 weeks, had a stone stuck which stopped my liver and kidneys working had to go royal London get that removed, and months on I’m now having pains still and my liver levels are st...

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Sex after birth

How long did you wait until you had sex after vaginal delivery?

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Feeling crap on my birthday

It’s my birthday (I had almost forgotten about it and I’m only in my 20s) as a first time mama! and usually I make plans with my husband of what we will do for the day, sometimes we even plan holidays! Last year while pregnant I thought that this year I’d feel so fulfilled and complete with my baby- but I feel crap...

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Struggling with motherhood

Hi guys, sometimes I find myself really frustrated and overwhelmed when my baby wakes up 8/9 times at night and I find myself shouting at him which I later feel absolutely horrible for. Sometimes it's not just the night it's the constant screaming and crying making me overwhelmed. I'm doing it all alone and it's rea...

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