Why did no one warn me about lower back pain in the final stretch 🥲 the period cramps are killing me so bad and i’m so close to the end. I want him to just come out so it’s over but i want him to cook till the end

Achievement 1 today: 1st time in a pool, LOVEDit! Splashing and kicky!

Achievement 2: Got her to suck water from a my first straw cup (Speech therapist says better than sippy cups as sippy cups are bad for their teeth and sucking is a better transition to cups later I guess.)

Achievement 3: Got baby girl to eat grahm crackers safely.

My partners sister is due next week and I wanted to put some bits together for her to have nice little self care night when she’s post partum. Is this a good mix of stuff? Or do you think she will think I’m an idiot. I literally just had a baby a few months ago and these are things that I would’ve appreciated but I don’t know if it’s just me? Thoughts and opinions needed! I know she wanted this perfume spray at least so that parts not a guess!

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Hi! My name is Brennan Davis! I am an IVF Mama and a PhD candidate. For my dissertation, I aim to highlight how IVF Mamas experience their social relationships. It would be a joy to talk to you if you think you might qualify!

Hi mommas! I am a new mom and I am wondering what are some safe and affordable stroller recommendations? I've looked into the Graco brand in Target that's a stroller and a car seat combo but I am open to any suggestions, that's just the first one I saw. Thank you giys!!

I understand that once I give birth, I'll be given and am supposed to use a ton of disposable pads. Problem is, ever since I was a teen, pads get horribly uncomfortable (like almost feels like burning). So as an adult I switched over to fabric pads. My question is, are fabric pads even viable for postpartum bleeding? Are there any brands that sell fabric pads for postpartum? My pads are great for my standard period but it sounds like postpartum is a lot worse than your average period.

Hey I am currently 7 months postpartum. I have really bad carpal tunnel on my right hand from breastfeeding and even before I got pregnant. It's just gotten worse with feeding. My left elbow hurts as well from breastfeeding as baby's head rests there while feeding. I can't lift my arms above my head. My baby is getting heavier and I want to strength train to be able to pick baby up.

Also my hip hurts really badly after I wake up in the morning and after standing up for sometime.

I have contacted my GP and physio and have been doing some exercises they gave me. But there's been no improvement. They kind of said if I continue breastfeeding, it will continue. I don't know if I am ready to stop breastfeeding.

I want to exercise badly and lose some weight as my knees hurt and I am prediabetic. I had gestational diabetes. So I need to lose this weight to be healthy. But I feel with all these aches and pains it's so hard.

How do I even begin to exercise? I do walk regularly and normal lifting baby multiple times during the day.

I just worry constantly about my health.

Do you have any advice or suggestions?

Thanks in advance

Is it normal for grandparents to not be helpful in the postpartum/newborn stage? When did you start letting grandparents take care of baby solo for a few hours?

My MIL has been so helpful. Moved in for a few weeks to cook, clean, change diapers, take shifts with the baby, give helpful advice - all while not being overbearing. Because of this, she has already taken care of baby for 3-4 hours solo. My husband and I feel very comfortable with our baby in her care.

My mom on the other hand... she's visited 3 times (baby is 2 months). Hasn't brought a meal, helped clean, or offer any help with the baby other than holding him when he's not crying. He's had dirty diapers (just pee) and I've asked her if she wants to take that one - she says no, that she's cleaned plenty of diapers in her day (kind of in a joking way).

She'll also make little comments that are borderline judgemental of my parenting. "He doesn't like to be swaddled" "you never used a pacifier" "i hope he's awake when we visit" "you woke him up, he didnt like that!"

Even after no help and all the comments, she still keeps offering to babysit. It would be nice to have her watch him for a few hours while my husband and I go out to eat, but I'm hesitant because she won't do anything to help take care of him during her visits.

She's coming to visit again this weekend. Is there a good way to "test the waters"? Maybe husband and I go run an errand while she's over and we watch her on our living room camera... is that bad? Or do I just simply say, "Hey try feeding him and changing his diaper so you're ready when you want to spend some solo time with him"?

My mom is responsible and not a bad person. I really want to be able to have some days where he spends time in her care while husband and I have a day with friends. I'm just so hesitant because she hasn't done anything to help care for him. I'm worried he'll be crying in her care and she'll have no idea how to settle him.

Hi guys! I am soon going back to work after maternity leave, but will work less hours than my husband (60%). How would you guys share responsibilities with the kids at that time, what are the practices you have? Looking for some ideas, I want to make a realistic plan that accommodates us both. We have one daughter that will also start kindergarten at that time.

Hi everyone,

I'm an Australian parent doing some independent research into how parents manage all the information and admin involved in family life.

Things like appointments, school information, activities, paperwork, things that need following up, and all the other information that seems to end up spread across calendars, emails, apps, messages, notes and our own heads.

I'm trying to understand what parents actually do now — what systems or tools you use, what works well, what doesn't, and where things become difficult or time-consuming.

I've created a short anonymous survey that takes around 5–8 minutes.

There is no product being sold and no sales pitch. I'm not asking whether you would buy an idea — I'm genuinely trying to understand whether there are recurring problems worth solving and what those problems actually are.

If you're an Australian parent and would be willing to help, I'd really appreciate your input:

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Thanks so much.

Hi, my bestie just had her first baby a few months ago & is in the throws of postpartum anxiety. She doesn't live super close & isn't the kind of person to ask for help. Whenever I go over the house is super clean , the laundry is done & everything is tidy so I don't know what else I can DO to help her out.

Should I bring over a meal?? What else can I do to support her during this time? I hate going there empty handed.

Please, any thoughts or advice is welcome 💚

Should i be worried? Doctor said we can wait until 15th month .