r/FitPostpartumJourney

This one is for the girlies - please help a girl out!

I’m 11m postpartum and honestly I haven’t really been trying hard to loose the baby weight, I had 4 weeks of a health kick and lost motivation fast when the scale didn’t go down. I’m currently 66.7kg (147pounds), I used to be 56kg (123pounds).

Little guy is finally taking longer naps and sleeping through the night so this is the time for me to sort myself out. I’m doing it because quite frankly I don’t like what I see when I look in the mirror, this is for me, no one else.

I’m 2 dress sizes bigger. I was a size 8 (uk) and now I’m a 12. I’m short so this doesn’t look cute on me. The double chin is very real at the minute.

HOW ARE WE DOING IT? I want to be THAT girl so bad but how do you find the motivation? Please can you suggest any tips? Any good YouTube video work out for someone who isn’t physically fit that I can squeeze into naps?

What are we eating daily? Realistically, currently I’ll be honest I eat anything and everything and it’s not always healthy but it’s not total junk. I tried calorie deficit for a month but lost nothing which is unusual for me (it used to be so easy before LO) so I know I need to work out too!

I’ve had thyroid everything else checked and all is fine so I know I CAN loose weight, I just need some help please girls 😔 I need to feel like me again!

Hello, looking for help seeking post partum programs - I'm especially interested in Move Like a Motha Program but I'm sure there are other good ones I haven't heard of!

Just one week PP, so not in a rush or anything but just want to get my ducks in a row while I'm resting.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good app, programme or YouTuber that is focused on c section recovery? I'd really love if it was from week two (breathing and stretching) and progressed.

I've seen mention of Natal - anyone vouch for this one?

My hair has been thinning around my face for the past year. My doctor thinks it’s hormone related, probably from breastfeeding. I’m still nursing at 10 months. She prescribed spironolactone and said it’s safe to take while breastfeeding but that it might dry up my supply. I’m ready to stop breastfeeding at this point, so that’s not my concern. My concern is I have a very young child, so if it affects my energy or mood I wouldn’t want to take it. If there isn’t any dramatic change in those, I might try it because I really want to get my spark back. What y’all say?

My hair has been thinning around my face for the past year. My doctor thinks it’s hormone related, probably from breastfeeding. I’m still nursing at 10 months. She prescribed spironolactone and said it’s safe to take while breastfeeding but that it might dry up my supply. I’m ready to stop breastfeeding at this point, so that’s not my concern. My concern is I have a very young child, so if it affects my energy or mood I wouldn’t want to take it. If there isn’t any dramatic change in those, I might try it because I really want to get my spark back. What y’all say?

Hello everyone,

First, I want to say how much respect I have for this community. Reading through the stories here, the resilience, vulnerability, and mutual support are incredibly moving.

I work at a health tech startup, and our team is currently trying to build an AI-powered tool specifically designed to support people navigating pregnancy and the postpartum period. However, we know that technology often misses the mark when it doesn’t listen to real human experiences first.

We want to build something that actually helps ease the burden, rather than just adding noise. If you are comfortable sharing, we would be incredibly grateful to hear:

What were the absolute hardest or most overwhelming parts of your journey? (e.g., tracking symptoms, navigating conflicting medical advice, managing mental health, the sudden shift in identity/support post-birth?)

What is something you wish you had known, or a resource you wish existed, during your most difficult moments?

If you’ve used digital health apps before, where did they fall short or feel impersonal?

Please only share what you feel comfortable putting out there. Your insights will directly help us focus on real, human pain points rather than just tech features.

Thank you so much for your time, your openness, and for letting me connect with your community.

Hi everyone, I've(38F) had quite the journey the last 5 years after having my son. I feel like im basically starting from scratch neurologically. My white matter is hyperintensive and I am now suffering from light induced seizures. I have generalized epilepsy, so this isnt how it was before having my son. Anyway, I have been on Lamictal since 8th grade (2001) and it just started making me so tired. Like the last few years I take it and I pass out. I feel sedated, and i will wake up like an hr later. Brain fog, blurred vision, black squiggles, and slurred speech. I was on soooo much on top of other things last year (800mg/day). I am now 225mg am and pm. I have had horrible constipation and feel like im not digesting it correctly. Today I took 125 mg and it STILL knocked me out. Anyone else?

I am also wondering if the makeup has changed a bit due to it not being a bipolar medication?

-Curious and frustrated.

This is a throwaway bc this is embarrassing to talk about…
I’m nearing 3 months postpartum and I look different down there. There’s some tissue sticking out of my vagina almost muscle-like and I brought it up with my obgyn and she said it’s just “stretched labia” but I thought labia was the outer part? It also just looks a bit distorted compared to how it used to. When will it look normal again? 😅

I’m 30 years old, 5 months postpartum with my 2nd child. I only breastfeed. Everyday I’m drenched in sweat. I don’t really get night sweats but it starts up soon after I wake up and get going. Any bit of activity( even just washing dishes or folding laundry) I’m sweating down my back and neck and underarms. It just feels like no matter the temp outside I’m always sticky. All day long until I shower at night and calm down does it kind of go away. Has this happened to other moms? I went to the dr and asked for a thyroid test but hasn’t come back yet. Helppppo I need to know is this normal or just me. This hasn’t happened this severely to anyone I know

It’s getting in the way of my life. I can only wear certain things and think about where I’m going and what I’m doing because of the embarrassment of being literally drenched In sweat while no one else is. My poor kids are paying for it because mommy’s self esteem

Hello everyone. FTM. I wana preface this by saying I’m not looking for a “cure.” I am well aware of the root cause and know this can’t be “cured.” I just want to know how other moms are managing postpartum hair loss. I know everyone’s different but when did the hair shed lessen for you?

So I have been on antibiotics for a week now with a 3 cm sized lump in my breast. The antibiotics made my redness go away and then today a week after starting them the redness came back and I still have a lump. I have not had any fever or other symptoms but I’m feeling very discouraged because I’ve had the lump and mastitis symptoms for a few weeks now and have tried all the treatments to help get rid of it. Has anyone else dealt with something similar to ease my mind or have any tips??

I recently visited Ayurvedic massage centre for postpartum. The doctor asked few basic questions about my age, where I have pain, my bowel movements, my diet,etc and then prescribed full body Kizhi massage and shiraadhara. While those treatments felt good, I don’t think they tackle the core issues after childbirth like diastasis recti, pelvic floor muscle weakness,etc. My physiotherapist was quick to determine these issues and recommend specific exercises. I don’t think Ayurvedic treatment address any of the postpartum concerns. Then why do people still believe and go after Ayurvedic treatment especially after child birth?

This is probably a very silly question because I know our bodies are all very different, but what is fertility like at six months postpartum?
For context, I struggled with fertility issues and had a laparoscopy in March 2025 to diagnose and clean out endometriosis, which then resulted in me falling pregnant immediately, like the week after.
I am now six months postpartum with our gorgeous daughter. My period is yet to return, I have been mixed feeding (expressing breastmilk and formula) and am in the process of weaning.
My husband and I were intimate last night and forgot to use contraception (stupid, I know). I’m wondering what is fertility like postpartum, keeping in mind my uterus was cleaned out before falling pregnant?
We’d prefer not to have such a small age gap between kids but also mindful that it took so long to fall pregnant with our daughter.
Just thought I’d ask the question and will arrange to get the morning after pill.

Hi! I was wondering if anyone has returned to powerlifting postpartum and has any insight on how best to brace. For context, I lifted here and there throughout pregnancy but adjusted my breathing/ bracing to ”hug the baby” while exhaling on the eccentric portion of the lift. Postpartum, my pelvic floor PT says I have some minor diastasis recti. It’s been a few months and I feel that the separation has decreased. Is it now “safe” for me to return to using the valsalva maneuver to brace while lifting?

I'm 2 months pp and I'm looking into postpartum recovery programs but feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the choices. For those who've bought one, was it worth the money? Did it help you recover or regain strength more effectively than just following free resources? I'd love to hear any recommendations (or programs you'd avoid).

Hi mamas! 👋
I’m a developer building a postpartum fitness app specifically for new moms, and I’d love to hear from you before I build anything.
Just one quick question:
👉 What’s the hardest part about getting back into fitness after giving birth?
No sales pitch, no sign-ups — I genuinely want to build something that actually helps. Even a one-line reply means the world to me. 🙏
Thank you so much! 💛