Community Posts, Tips & Support on Postpartum Care

Does anyone else live every single day with mum guilt? Not feeling like they’re doing enough, struggling to find the energy to do something with their little one? And just feeling like you’re not giving your child what they deserve? I’m so stressed with feeling like this everyday, I struggle with depression and anxi...

I feel so guilty as I put my LG down she smacked her head on a glass ornament not hard but enough to cause this ⬇️ she cried for a matter of 2-3 seconds then stoped and she seems fine in her self do I call 111 or take her to docs in the morning???? Please I’m a first time mum and I’m panicking I feel like the wors...

So my MIL has basically not checked in on me at all for my whole pregnancy. Didn’t even congratulate me when my husband told her we were pregnant (after a long infertility journey and a few losses). Now that I’m 3 weeks away from giving birth she’s texting me all of a sudden. Wtf

Not really Nov baby relevant but just wanted to get my thoughts out! I have recently started a new job at a special needs school, I've said for years it's my dream job but since being there and being around the children that display aggressive behaviour (5-19 yrs) I have been seriously triggered, I have a violent pa...

My LG had her 8 week injections yesterday morning. Today, she has either been asleep or crying. Anyone else? When will I get my happy baby back?

Hey, So my little one will be 8 weeks old, my labour was pretty traumatic and I’ve been suffering with birth trauma and anxiety since My partner suggested that a night away together to a spa would be a nice treat as we have been struggling with our relationship also. Do you think it’s too soon? My baby girl will be ...

I was abused as a child (CSA) and joined a waitlist for specialist therapy for this in 2021. They finally called me last week to say I’m at the top of the list. The sessions are face to face, but I now have a 5 month old baby that I’m EBF and they said I can’t bring the baby to sessions. Partner works full time from...

My hair loss has really kicked in now! Are there any products people recommend to use to help this??

I just had my first baby, in a country we just moved to a year ago, with zero support system in place and he is premature and at the NiCU. Logically I know all this is a lot to take for anyone and stress and crying and being depressed is normal. But the anxiety monster is constantly telling how not enough I am and b...

Anyone still not had there period 10 weeks postpartum and still none is this normal?

So I’m undergoing testing to figure out the cause of my bladder issues postpartum. Mainly retention/weak steam etc. My urologist wanted me to have an MRI to see if it was possibly nerve damage as I’ve also had numbness/tingling in my legs at times. (I’ve had 2 planned c sections & currently 7 months PP) My urologis...

I feel awful posting this but I just wanted some advice or reassurance that I'm no alone. I'm 5 months pregnant, SAHM with an 18 month old and I've just woke up today feeling checked out. We normally go out just for walks, baby groups, library etc but today I would just love to not be 'Mum'. I've already put a fil...

Like the title says! I actually felt pretty good in the first year and didn’t seem to lose much. Now in the last few months every time I brush my hair I get a load come out. Anyone else?

Any advise/products that you use that have worked? How long does it last for?

I’m having the worst time with my toddler. She was such an easy baby and 1 year old. I feel constantly overwhelmed and that I’m a bad parent. She is testing me at every opportunity, giving me side eye and telling me no. I’m loosing it. Doesn’t help that I’m 38 weeks pregnant. Please tell me it gets easier

How long did it take for your wound to heal? I’m 6weeks pp and it’s still not fully healed :( been through a course of antibiotics and seeing my gp again next week. Just in so much pain and it’s really interfering with caring for my baby 😞

3 weeks post partum, I feel I have no connection with my baby. I don’t understand this feeling as i’ve always wanted a baby. I also have intrusive thoughts of what if I hurt my baby even though I know I don’t want that. i’m so scared of being this way forever. I went to OB they just upped my dosage of zoloft

Right girls I’m staring to get excited about all the things I’ll be able to do once I’ve gave birth, but I’m just wondering how soon after giving birth can I start using sunbeds again? It’s the one thing that has really affected me cutting out during pregnancy. Obviously I’m well aware of the risks of sunbeds etc. ...

I’m 14 weeks postpartum, exclusively pumping and 2 weeks ago my edges started to bald. Anyone else experiencing this? What are you doing to help?

I feel so guilty for how much I’m snapping at my child. I find myself getting so irritated by the tiniest thing that would usually never bother me at all. Such dumb things like throwing food off a plate, kicking during a diaper change, and other little things. I’d never lose my temper with a 2 year old for doing tho...