Suggestion for the expectant moms forum

[Anonymous]

Hi Jeff,

Could the expectant moms forum be changed to something like 'expectant moms and post partum'?

I find myself frequently confused about where to pose questions about recovering physically/emotionally from pregnancy. The questions don't seem to belong in general parenting because they aren't really about parenting and I had one question moved to the fitness forum but there I'm not getting the right audience. Just thought that was a gap that could maybe be useful for people.

Thanks

[Anonymous]

I agree. It would be good for breastfeeding/pumping questions and work issues.

[jsteele]

This is not a bad suggestion. I'll give it some thought. Thanks for suggesting it.

[Anonymous]

I think having breastfeeding in this category is going to make this very confusing.

[Anonymous]

I think that is a great idea OP.

Hopefully we will see something added soon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think that is a great idea OP.

Hopefully we will see something added soon.

I think this is a great idea too!! I am always wondering about questions about breastfeeding, c-section reconverty, vitamin D etc. I tend to go to expectant because I don't feel like it exactly lines up with general parenting. I hope Jeff starts it!

[Anonymous]

What about a completely separate forum for postpartum?

[Anonymous]

As someone who's been on Expectant Moms intermittently since 2011 (during my first pregnancy), I totally agree! That would be really, really helpful.

[Anonymous]

Also think op's suggestion makes a lot of sense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think having breastfeeding in this category is going to make this very confusing.

Why? Most of the bfing posts (most!) deal with the pp period, so it seems like a good spot for it. For the ones asking how to wean a 2 year old, or how much does your 6 mo drink, there is still GP.

I like this idea a lot!

[Anonymous]

Hey Jeff, just wondering if you ever came to a decision on this?

[jsteele]

Anonymous wrote:Hey Jeff, just wondering if you ever came to a decision on this?

I'm leaning in favor of the idea, but still giving it consideration.

[Anonymous]

I dont like the idea. As an expectant mother, i wouldnt post there for breast feeding issues. I used health if it was related to health, such as thrush or if baby wasnt latching, use general parenting. Not sure how a pregnant mom in expectant would help there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I dont like the idea. As an expectant mother, i wouldnt post there for breast feeding issues. I used health if it was related to health, such as thrush or if baby wasnt latching, use general parenting. Not sure how a pregnant mom in expectant would help there.

I'm OP, I wasn't really asking with breast feeding in mind. More like questions about post partum depression issues, bleeding, recovering from c sections/episiotomies. A place that specifically deals with the the physical/emotional aftereffects of birth on the mother.

I figured expectant moms would be a good place because they'd want y know what to expect and a lot of people in EM ate not FTMS so they have valuable information

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I dont like the idea. As an expectant mother, i wouldnt post there for breast feeding issues. I used health if it was related to health, such as thrush or if baby wasnt latching, use general parenting. Not sure how a pregnant mom in expectant would help there.

Well if the expectant mom is having her 6th child, she probably has a lot of wisdom to impart.