Life Forum - Recent Posts https://www.lifepostpartum.com/community/ Life Discussion Board en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 17:49:22 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: C-section overhang https://www.lifepostpartum.com/community/birth-recovery-healing/c-section-overhang/#post-25 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:57:26 +0000 Firstly, huge congratulations — twins is incredible!

I’m replying even though this post was submitted around eight months ago, as I’ve been on a similar journey. I’m now 11 months postpartum after a C-section, and while my tummy no longer hangs over the scar, there is definitely still a firm pouch there. For me, it hasn’t completely disappeared, and I’ve had to do a lot of mental work around accepting that too.

I’ve tried medical-grade silicone pads from Frida Mom and a C-section balm, and while they may have helped a little with how the scar looks, I’m not sure the results were quite as good as I expected or thought they would be. That said, everyone is so different.

I’ve just watched the scar massage video on the website and will be giving that a proper go.

If anyone has any recommendations that genuinely helped them, I’d really love to hear them too. It’s mainly the pouch that bothers me, I’m learning to accept the scar.

]]> eleanorrose94 https://www.lifepostpartum.com/community/birth-recovery-healing/c-section-overhang/#post-25 RE: C-section recovery https://www.lifepostpartum.com/community/birth-recovery-healing/c-section-recovery/#post-24 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:50:44 +0000 Hi Kylie, thanks so much for sharing your story! C-section mama over here too. Have you taken a look at the video here from Sarah, the Life Postpartum physio? Great tips there on when and how to start C-section scar massage. 

]]> Hanna-Pumfrey https://www.lifepostpartum.com/community/birth-recovery-healing/c-section-recovery/#post-24 RE: C-section overhang https://www.lifepostpartum.com/community/birth-recovery-healing/c-section-overhang/#post-23 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:50:04 +0000 Hi Ria, thanks so much for sharing your story! C-section mama over here too. Have you taken a look at the video here from Sarah, the Life Postpartum physio? Great tips there on when and how to start C-section scar massage. 

]]> Hanna-Pumfrey https://www.lifepostpartum.com/community/birth-recovery-healing/c-section-overhang/#post-23 RE: What do you wish you knew? https://www.lifepostpartum.com/community/emotional-support-network/what-do-you-wish-you-knew/#post-22 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:51:10 +0000 PollyannaB https://www.lifepostpartum.com/community/emotional-support-network/what-do-you-wish-you-knew/#post-22 RE: What do you wish you knew? https://www.lifepostpartum.com/community/emotional-support-network/what-do-you-wish-you-knew/#post-21 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:50:38 +0000 That not all friendships will survive the transition to motherhood - some change and some are lost and some are made. 

]]> PollyannaB https://www.lifepostpartum.com/community/emotional-support-network/what-do-you-wish-you-knew/#post-21 RE: Supplements for breastfeeding https://www.lifepostpartum.com/community/supplements-vitamins/supplements-for-breastfeeding/#post-20 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:48:42 +0000 I'm taking OSHUN electrolytes in my drink everyday (there's a discount code for LPP members!) and then Wild Nutrition Breastfeeding support. I did some research and these seemed to be quite good, all natural and high potency. Hard to know if actually making a difference though! 

]]> PollyannaB https://www.lifepostpartum.com/community/supplements-vitamins/supplements-for-breastfeeding/#post-20 Planning for the week https://www.lifepostpartum.com/community/balanced-meal-ideas/planning-for-the-week/#post-19 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:46:13 +0000 How do you go about planning your meals for the week and then finding the time to cook them? Currently a few weeks postpartum and the thought of having to think of recipes just feels overwhelming. I'm conscious I want to eat healthily but also don't want to spend £100s of pounds. Tips or advice?

]]> PollyannaB https://www.lifepostpartum.com/community/balanced-meal-ideas/planning-for-the-week/#post-19 RE: What’s your go-to nutritious snack when you're short on time? https://www.lifepostpartum.com/community/setting-yourself-up-for-success/whats-your-go-to-nutritious-snack-when-youre-short-on-time/#post-18 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:40:14 +0000 Boiled eggs and dark chocolate!! 

]]> PollyannaB https://www.lifepostpartum.com/community/setting-yourself-up-for-success/whats-your-go-to-nutritious-snack-when-youre-short-on-time/#post-18 Postpartum hair loss https://www.lifepostpartum.com/community/self-care-stress-management/postpartum-hair-loss/#post-17 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:37:36 +0000 Does anyone have any recommendations for products that worked for their postpartum hair loss?

Thank you :)

]]> PollyannaB https://www.lifepostpartum.com/community/self-care-stress-management/postpartum-hair-loss/#post-17 Bonding with a crying baby https://www.lifepostpartum.com/community/bonding-attachment/bonding-with-a-crying-baby/#post-16 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:34:49 +0000

My 13 week old has cried pretty much since he was born. I'm at the doctors with him all the time... he is now on amino acid based milk for suspected cmpa and has also just started omeprazole although he doesn't actually have cmpa symptoms or reflux symptoms, his only symptom is constant screaming. I try my best to bond with him, but I've started to realise it's not possible when all he does is scream. It's made me dislike his name now because I'm constantly saying his name trying to calm him down and I don't see holding him as enjoyable because it's always when he's screaming.

I've tried to book multiple baby classes to do with him but we never make it inside because he's screaming too much and im so embarrassed, its so upsetting when I see other mums with their babies all chilled and getting out and about. It's got to the point now where I openly admit I don't enjoy being his mum and I'm missing out on my three year old which makes me resentful.

I don't really know what else to do, I can't even comfort him so he doesn't seem to have bonded with me either. Anyone experienced similar?

]]> PollyannaB https://www.lifepostpartum.com/community/bonding-attachment/bonding-with-a-crying-baby/#post-16