Community Posts, Tips & Support on Postpartum Care

Has anyone experienced extreme back pain 1 month postpartum?

Have any of you experienced any postpartum hair loss yet? Baby is 8 weeks old and I haven’t lost any yet. Is it wishful thinking to hope I’ve missed out on it?

I’m a first time mom and adjusting has been significantly hard. My LO was born 3 weeks ago and I’m so happy she’s here, but I’m exhausted and overwhelmed. We have also just moved into a new place and my partner has started a new job. I didn’t think I would feel so alone and sad some days. And the constant feeling ...

How soon after baby dropped did everyone give birth? I'm currently 35 weeks and intense hip pressure and dull back pains. I definitely don't like how my tummy looks but I don't think she can drop Amy lower. I also did have weight loss surgery 2 years ago so I do have extra skin I'm embarrassed.

I feel shit for telling her stop or no or even showing my angry face. She starts crying saying ‘happy, happy!’ Meaning like mom don’t be angry please. It breaks my heart but I’m also not handling it well and it’s so hard to be kind all the time. I grew up with a violent dad and I’ve seen violence all my life. My tem...

Hi ladies, I’m 4 months postpartum single mum and I’m yet to have a day/ evening out with friends on my own! I am a breastfeeding mumma and I just need some time to let my hair down and feel like me again! I’m so scared to leave her as I feel guilty but I’ve literally spent everday with her since having her! When ...

My go to hair style is just a slick back pony since I’m always going on walks with 4m baby but last week I realized I’m starting to lose hair and it is SO noticeable to me 😭 it’s like I’m balding and my hair has never been SO THIN. Please tell me this grows back! I don’t remember how it was with my first pregnancy…

I’m typically a relatively emotional person I cry at normal things or from being overwhelmed or overstimulated - idk, normal things. However I’m 32 weeks and i CANNOT cry. I feel like a good cry would make me feel better some days - just being uncomfortable and what not - but i literally just cannot get a single ...

I am 11 week pregnant and is been really hard so far I been sick 24/7 some day are better that other and I try to go out and do activity when I feel good . But I am starting to feel depressed. (Back story ) I was diagnosed with depression at the age of 8 years old. I know how to manage but feel different in pregna...

Please no nasty comments. I already feel shitty about this. I'm a mom of 2. My 1st beautiful baby is now 4 years old. As a baby she was very difficult to please, cried a lot, was extremely hard work which was borderline depressing. I felt I didn't have much of a bond. Now at 4, I still struggle slightly to find that...

I have sensory issues with smells. Prime issues being strong perfumes and cigarette smoke. A relative came to visit today and had a huge amount of perfume on (like my living smelt like I had walked in to lush). I have been querying how I address being like if you smoke or wear strong perfumes you won't be holding ...

My daughter has bipolar and an eating disorder! I’m so exhausted mentally! Any other mommas know the feeling?!?! Any tips! Any suggestions!!!!

Split up with my partner of 16 years and I miss him so bad 😭 We have children and I just really struggle being a single mum 😭 When he has them, I’m lost! They were my life as I was a stay at home mum! It’s his birthday soon and I’m really grieving him! Gutted we won’t be together for his birthday 😭 Feel so…

Does anyone wants to share their experience? I’ll be 12 weeek postpartum next week and still terrified to be with my husband but at the same time I’d love too 😞

long story short, a close friend of my mums wanted to see my bump, I was like I cba atm im too tired to stand up, she was like okay whatever. I kinda got annoyed because I said no one ever asks about the mother it’s only ever about the baby like I am human too, would be nice to be asked about myself for once. she we...

9 weeks pp, and still wondering why it feels weird above the scar and sometimes it’s tender still. I can definitely feel sensation, just feels weird?? Idk how to explain 😣

Hello everyone! I had a miscarriage in June, my husband and I were devastated. We decided to continue trying without getting our hopes up. Well, two days ago I tested positive. We decided to keep it a secret but i wish my mother knew since she’s very supportive. I feel so alone and no one to speak to. My husband is...

Hi mommas, I’m 20 weeks pregnant and dealing with a massive anxiety episode for the last 2 weeks. I feel like I’m constantly in the verge of a panic attack. I’m in therapy and taking medication but I’m still feeling stuck in the fear of fear loop. To those of you who’ve been there, what helped you break the cycle ...

Hi all. Idk what to do, I'm scared to tell her, scared she'll hospitalize me. I'm 3 months post partum. I love my baby so so so much, and absolutely would NEVER EVER do anything that could hurt my baby. However, when I get really really frustrated with my baby, as in they're tired and screaming from exhaustion but ...

Right now I’m just stressed out about life. First, my baby is 9 months and she’s no where near crawling or standing and I’m worried about development delays. Next, I wish I could go back to work but we can’t afford child care, don’t have anyone to help us and we don’t qualify for any assistance. I wish I could be mo...